Press
Release
Education about multiple
sclerosis has traditionally been medically oriented and related to disease
and dysfunction. In contrast, this brand-new second edition of the Guide continues
to focus on staying well in the presence of MS, a disease that - while incurable
- can be managed. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics related to MS
and its effects, focusing especially on the needs of those who have been living
with the disease for some time. Practical tips on self-care are designed to
promote maximum independence, well-being, and productivity. The theme of the
book - wellness - can be described by the acronym: Weighing options; Eating
well; Living to your fullest; Learning new skills; Needing others; Evaluating
situations realistically; Surviving stress; and Staying responsible.
Contributors to the book
are professionals who have a specialty or a special interest in MS. Their
suggestions, advice, and strategies come from years of experience in the field.
It is their hope that readers will come away with fresh ideas on how to cope
with the ever-changing challenges of MS.
Contents:
An
Overview of Multiple Sclerosis: Joseph B. Guarnaccia and John Booss. Managing
the Disease Process and Its Symptoms. The Promise of Research: Patricia
O"Looney; Disease Management: June Halper; Fatigue: June Halper; Pain Management:
Mary Ann Picone; Maintaining Joint Flexibility and Mobility: June Halper and
Nancy J. Holland; Bladder and Bowel Management: Nancy J. Holland and Margie
O"Leary; Skin Care: Linda Guiod; Addressing Cognitive Problems: Nicholas G.
LaRocca; Adjusting to Sexual Changes: Frederick W. Foley; What Are Complementary
and Alternative Treatments?: Patricia Kennedy and Nancy J. Holland. Health,
Lifestyle, and Emotional Issues. General Health Issues: June Halper;
Exercise Options and Wellness Programs; Brian Hutchinson and Richard W. Hicks;
Cardiopulmonary Issues: Linda Lehman and June Halper; The Role of Nutrition
in Multiple Sclerosis: Susan Goodman; Coping and Stress Management: Nicholas
G. LaRocca. In the Community. Work, Family, and Community
Participation: Nancy Law and Beverly Noyes; Driving and Other Transportation
Issues: Frances Tromp van Holst and Theresa Valois; Fitness and Recreation:
James Rimmer. Life Planning. Accessible and Safe Home Design:
Thomas D. Davies and Carol Lopez; Managing Financial Resources: Thomas Stripling
and Dorothy E. Northrop; Health Insurance Options: Dorothy E. Northrop; Community
Living Options: Debra Frankel; Obtaining Personal Assistance: Debra Frankel
and Pamela F. Cavallo. Appendices. Resources: Deborah Hertz,
MPH and Dorothy E. Northrop; Glossary: Rosalind C. Kalb
About
the Editors:
Nancy Holland is vice president of the Professional Resource
Center and Clinical Programs Department at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
in New York. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing and a doctorate
in higher and adult education. Dr. Holland is author/editor of more than 60
MS-related articles, books and chapters including Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide
for Patients and Their Families , Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly
Diagnosed, and Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis. She is a founding
member of the Board of Directors of the International Organization of MS Nurses
(IOMSN).
June
Halper is a certified adult nurse practitioner who has specialized
in multiple sclerosis since 1978. She is the executive director of the Gimbel
Multiple Sclerosis Center, past president and now executive director of the
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. She is a member of the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the founding director of the International
Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN), and a Fellow into the American Academy
of Nursing. Her numerous publications include Comprehensive Nursing Care in
Multiple Sclerosis, Advanced Concepts in Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis,
and Nursing Practices in Multiple Sclerosis: A Core Curriculum.
07/12/2005
CMSC Online 
