Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis - Softcover

Gingold, Jeffrey N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932603603 ISBN 13: 9781932603606

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

When attorney Jeffrey N. Gingold misplaced his wife on the living room couch, and became lost while driving just blocks from his home, little did he know that he was experiencing a hidden symptom of multiple sclerosis: cognitive difficulties. Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis is a courageous and compelling personal account of one man's anguishing struggle with this aspect of the disease. It was written for the silent majority of MS patients who are privately dealing with MS cognitive symptoms and potential disabilities.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that over 400,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and there are millions more worldwide. Conservatively speaking, half of them will encounter varying degrees of cognitive difficulties. Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis brings this hidden disability into the open. It is an essential resource that will educate individuals coping with multiple sclerosis, and inform their families, caregivers, doctors and therapists."

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About the Author

Jeffrey N. Gingold is the internationally acclaimed author of the Award-winning book, "Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis" [Demos Medical Publishing, 2006]. Jeffrey is an outspoken, volunteer advocate regarding MS and cognitive disability. He has been a guest on The Montel Williams Show, NPR [Milwaukee], numerous webcasts and national Talk Radio shows. His efforts on behalf of the National MS Society Wisconsin Chapter have helped to secure funding for an MS early diagnosis program for indigent women in Wisconsin, as well as an income tax check-off for voluntary giving to fund MS programs and services. He was the recipient of the NMSS Wisconsin Chapter s 2003 Outstanding Volunteer and 2006 Innovative Volunteer Awards. Jeffrey is a published freelance writer and has authored numerous articles for U.S and international publications. He enjoys ice speedskating and especially spending family time with his wife [Terri], two adorable daughters [Lauren and Meredith] and one cat named Mickey - named after the baseball player, not the mouse.

Edition details

• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932603603
• ISBN 13: 9781932603606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 139