A warm, spontaneous and humorous speaker, the former junior high school teacher now gives entertaining and motivational lectures about relationship and quality of life issues that directly and intimately impact a person's life. She talks to singles, couples and parents about their children, their marriages and their relationships. Under contest rules, students must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on multiple sclerosis, how it impacts a person and his or her family on a daily basis, and how society can improve the quality of life for the physically challenged. All essay must be postmarked by June 5, 1998. Multiple sclerosis, which affects an estimated 500,000 Americans, is a devastating disease of the central nervous system.
Symptoms range from slurred speech to paralysis.
Patient services and programs include a bimonthly newsletter, free loan of therapeutic equipment, counseling, symptom management, and barrier-free housing.