Resources
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Adaptive Living…
- Ability Center ~
- Amigo Mobility ~ scooters and more…
- Bach Mobilities, Inc. ~ specializes in installation and servicing: home, vehicle and lifestyle
- The Boulevard ~ healthcare site for the disabled by the disabled
- Chrysler Automobility ~
- Creative Mobility Handicapped Van Conversions ~
- Disabled Dealer Magazine ~ national resource for buying or selling adaptive equipment online
- People with Disabilities ~ HUD sponsored site with lots of info for the disabled
- Freedom Driving Aids ~
- Luxliner Mobility Accessories ~
- Ricon, Inc. ~
- Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH) ~
- Wheelchair.net ~ virtual community for people who care about wheelchairs
Advance Directives…
- Advance Directives Checklist ~ generic info … remember: laws are state specific!
- Advanced Directives: Frequently Asked Questions ~ from Caregivers Online magazine
- American Medical Association: AM News ~ Advance Directive Editorial, Nov 1995
Alternative Treatments…
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society ~ (1-800-FIGHT-MS or 800.344-4867)
National Headquarters Education Committee: ask for “Clear Thinking about Alternative Therapies” booklet. - Alternative Medicine Digest ~ online magazine (not just MS related) with some free articles
- Vitamin Market – by betterlife.com ~ (always check with your DOCTOR to ensure no conflicts with current medications)
NOTE: always discuss alternative treatments with your family AND your doctor!
Caregivers…
- Caregivers On-Line ~ lots of great articles online! 800.829-2734
- Caregivers Marketplace ~ savings, education, community
- Well Spouse Foundation ~ association of spousal caregivers
Education…
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society ~ (1-800-FIGHT-MS or 800.344-4867) National Headquarters Education Committee
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Some of the popular booklets available include:
- Living with MS
- Taking Care: A Guide for Well Partners
- Research Directions in Multiple Sclerosis
- Food for Thought: MS and Nutrition
- Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Practical Thoughts for People Newly Diagnosed with MS
Emotional Support…
- Humor Project, Inc. ~ 517.587-8770
Exercise…
For folks with MS, a regular program of physical exercise and mental activity is essential for emotional and physical well-being. Obtain physical therapy and muscle retraining if needed. Take regular rest periods.
Family & Friends…
Financial Resources…
Health Info…
- Achoo Healthcare Online Network ~
- Colorado Health Net ~
- Healthatoz ~ search engine for health & medicine
- Healthfinder ™ ~ a gateway consumer health and human services information website
- Medscape ~ the #1 Free Internet Medical Site
- New England Journal of Medicine On-line ~ Home Page
Insurance Info…
- Healthcare Financing Administration ~ Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Insurance Programs
- Medicaid ~ center for Medicaid info
- Medicare ~ center for Medicare info
- Social Security Administration ~ 800.772-1213
Medications…
Nutrition…
Organizations…
- American Medical Association ~
- Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers ~
- International MS Support Foundation ~ not affiliated with any other MS Organization
- MS Center ~ Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
- MS Direct ~ multiple sclerosis support & friends
- Multiple Sclerosis Association ~
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation ~ 800.441-7055
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society ~ 1-800-FIGHT-MS or 800.344-4867 National Headquarters
- National Institute of Health: (NIH) MS Info ~
- People With Multiple Sclerosis ~
- World of Multiple Sclerosis ~
Prescription Assistance…
~ if you don’t have prescription coverage and live in the US, check out some of these links to see if your meds are available for you at no cost or with a small co-pay (programs and requirements vary!)
Research…
- Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate for injection) ~
- Harvard Med: Multiple Sclerosis, chronic progressive ~
- MS Center at Washington University, School of Medicine ~
- Myelin Project ~
- National Institute of Health: (NINDS) Multiple Sclerosis Info ~
Travel Info…
- Airports Council International ~ European travel services
- Access-Able Travel Source ~ worldwide access information of various types about and for the disabled
- Accessible Cruises ~ cruise travel reservations made by and for persons with disabilities
- Accessible Journeys ~ exclusively for slow walkers, wheelchair travelers, their families and their friends
- Global Access ~ disabled travelers from throughout the world can share their travel tips and experiences
- Accessible San Diego ~ info center for people with disabilities who travel
- Alaska Update ~ information on accessibility in Alaska
- Dream-a-way Charity ~ providing holidays and day trips for the mentally and physically handicapped
- Unique Travel & Cruises ~ experts in the area of special needs travel
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