3 msfocusmagazine.org I N T H I S I S S U E Progressive MS: Your Questions Answered 12 Helpful information for people with MS and their family members. Treatment and Management of Spasticity in MS 16 Learn about the effects of, and treatments for, one of the most widespread MS symptoms. Management of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 18 Dr. Ben Thrower covers the treatment options for progressive forms of MS. Adapt and Adjust 28 How to build a helpful and effective exercise routine, from an MS certified physical therapist. Giving Back: It is in Giving That We Receive 32 A look at an event created to honor the memory of someone with MS. Massage and MS 34 Tips for before, during, and after a visit with a massage therapist. MS Focus at Sea Notebook 36 One attendee kept a journal of her time during MS Focus at Sea 2018 – look back on the adventure. The Emotional Challenges of MS Over Time: Key Factors 40 A guide on the emotional effects of MS and how to cultivate emotional resiliency. A Brighter Tomorrow is Just a Click Away 46 Our most popular program is now open! Read about what it is and hear the stories of past recipients. Brighter Tomorrow Grant Application 48 Caregivers’ Night Out Application 60 Our Focus 5 Inbox 6 MS Focused 8 Read. Watch. Listen. 9 Takeaways 1 1 My Story 22 Spotlight 24 Empowered 45 Doctor’s Notes 54 RX Update 57 MS Focus Survey 6 1 Play on Words 63