Helen Zilinskas, MPH
MSQLP Board of Directors
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Upcoming Events
(click orange text for more event info or flyer)
3PM to 4:30PM Sally Griffin Center- Pacific Grove
MSQLP Support Groups
Friday, April 17th 11AM to 1PM
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
-Downing Resource Center Room A
Monterey MS Support Group
Saturday, April 18th 11AM to 1PM
MSQLP Office - 519B Hartnell St.
The topic for both support groups will be dealing with difficult emotions.
Water Aerobics Program
Mondays & Wednesdays
12-1pm @ Monterey Sports Center
This program is offered free to families living with MS or Parkinson's.
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MSQLP's NEW
Equipment Library
By Grant Helm - MSQLP Executive Director/Client Services Supervisor
Towards the end of March MSQLP was awarded an Opportunity Grant by the Community Foundation for Monterey County to fully fund the launch of our brand new Equipment Reuse Program.
For many years, MSQLP has tried to assist clients in donating or receiving used mobility equipment. However, due to the limited amount of space we have in our small office, we were never able to facilitate large devices like scooters or powerchairs.
But now, with the launch of our Equipment Reuse Program we will be using a storage facility in Monterey to store as many functional mobility devices or adaptive equipment that it can hold. The purpose of this new program is to provide donated equipment to individuals living with MS or PD that are in need of a device.
From now on, we will be posting pictures and details of equipment that has been donated to MSQLP. All equipment that we store is functional and available for use.
Below is a list of available mobility devices and equipment for loan:
Medium size 3-wheeled Scooter
Brand: GoGo Ultra X
Details: comes with charger, extra battery, attachable arms for chair, and device manual.
Small size 3-wheeled Scooter
Brand: Shoprider Echo 3
Details: comes with charger, extra battery, and device manual.
Regular size Manual Wheelchair
Brand: Drive
Details: comes with attachable feet rests, fold-able body.
Large Portable Air Conditioner
Brand: Idylis
Details: 10,000 BTU grey portable air conditioner cools areas up to 450 sq. ft, 3 fan speeds, Dehumidifier mode.
We are also in need of more volunteer drivers from all three counties! Interested in volunteering your time (and vehicle) to deliver equipment to families in need? Call our office at 831-333-9091. Mileage reimbursement included!
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on GuideStar and help us grow!
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Our Mission:
The Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Project (MSQLP) recognizes that people living with chronic illness have unmet needs. MSQLP is committed to filling these gaps by improving the quality of life of persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the tri-county area of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito. Our programs serve families living with Parkinson's disease (PD) in Monterey County. We work with clients and their families to create comprehensive individual plans and programs that support client independence.
All of our services are free.
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Benefit MSQLP just through shopping online:
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BIRTHDAY BLOCK!
Happy Birthday Month to these great individuals:
Carrieanna Hess- April 4th
Catherine Webert- April 6th
Paula Casillas- April 8th
Carissa Coleman- April 9th
Debbie Allen- April 10th
Lisa Chandley- April 12th
Leroy Lettriere- April 14th
Mohammad Ravanbakhsh- April 16th
Gene Harter- April 20th
Adam Kozoskli- April 21st
Paula Bunyard- April 22nd
Martin Wilson- April 22nd
Mary Bohnen- April 25th
Maura Dorado- April 27th
Don't see your name on here when it should be? Call us at 831-333-9091 and remind us about your birthday!
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Spotlight on MSQLP's 3rd annual Purse Party fundraiser:
"Breakfast at Tiffany's"
I am excited to invite you to participate our largest and most exquisite fundraiser of the year, benefiting local programs and services provided by Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Project (MSQLP)!
On May 3, 2015, MSQLP will be holding our Purse Party fundraiser!
Wine, signature drinks, and horsdevoures will be served. Participants will partake in a silent auction in Pebble Beach overlooking the Pacific coast. Designer purses, new or gently used, will be up for bid with all proceeds benefiting local MS and Parkinson's services.
Youth Admission (13 and under) |
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Table Reservation (for up to 8 people) |
| $560.00 |
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Did You Know?
Apps for managing symptoms and care for MS and Parkinson's
By Osiris Salgado - MSQLP Case Manager
It seems these days there's an app for nearly everything, and Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease are no exception. The following is a list of mobile apps designed to educate you about the disease, keep track of your symptoms, and help you remember your medications.
Parkinson's Disease
PD Life: This app will help you manage Parkinson's disease, be it in yourself or your patients. Record your medicines, set up reminders so you take your meds on time, track your On and Off periods, record your symptoms and inform your doctor of the issues you're facing.
Parkinson's Central: Get all the treatment and care-taking information for a Parkinson's patient in one app.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Care Manager:
This app is the first in our list that is specifically designed for the MS patient. And, it delivers just what the name implies. Created by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA), users can track their relapses and symptoms, manage their medications, and get the latest in research news.
Momentum Magazine:
The quarterly publication from the National MS Society, Momentum Magazine has the largest circulation of any MS magazine. And now there's an app to make reading it on the go possible.
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Care Zone:
Care Zone is an app meant to coordinate family, caregivers, and patients so that everyone in your circle can stay up to date on crucial information. This app is works well for those who have chronic conditions and depend on others for help. Features include: a calendar, a journal, a place to organize photos and files, medication list, and the ability to share all of this with other family members and caregivers.
Pill Reminder:
Pill Reminder is an easy-to-use and reliable app that helps you remember to take your medications at the right time. It allows you to create any type of recurring reminders (every X hours, specific times, daily, weekly, monthly, every X days, etc). It tracks the remaining quantity of each medication and shows a refill alert when running low.
There are many more phone apps out there that can help you track your symptoms, take notes for medical appointments, and manage medications. A simple search through Googe.com can yield more results.
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Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Project
519B Hartnell Street
Monterey, California 93940
831.333.9091
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