4 NURSING HOME ALLIANCE In the interest of providing optimal care for residents who have MS at long term care facilities, the National MS Society supports continuing education for facility staff. Each year the Society sponsors an educational program for administrators of selected long term care residences, nationwide. The program held in early June this year was hosted in the New Jersey Metro service area at the Preakness Health Care Center in Wayne. Only facilities that have developed partnerships with the local NMSS chapters and have dedicated programs for their residents with MS are chosen as hosts for this conference. We are proud to be partners with such a fine institution. n
MS CONNECTION: SUMMER 2012
CHAPTER SELF-HELP GROUPS OFFER EXCITING PROGRAMS The Chapter has more than 30 self-help groups in its service area. The groups offer individuals opportunities to meet others who have a similar life experience to share ideas, learn from each other and learn from invited speakers. Everyone is welcome. To see a monthly calendar of events, view the Chapter website at www.nationalMSsociety.org/NJM click on the link for Programs and Services then click on Self-Help groups. You may also call the Chapter at 1-800-344-4867 and ask about selfhelp groups. n
RESIDENTS OF PREAKNESS HEALTH CARE CENTER ENJOY A FESTIVE DAY OUT AT THE CHAPTER’S ANNUAL NURSING HOME LUNCHEON.