Favorite son of Danville, Illinois.

Illness & #disability -- and #caregiving -- come to ALL families. What are we doing, individually and as a people/govt., to support #caregivers ?

Sen. Kim and family are among the 63 million family caregivers in the U.S. #caregiving #disability press.aarp.org/2025-07-24-N...

"It’s scary when you’re newly diagnosed &...don’t know where the disease is going to take you,” says Christine Stark, an MS Navigator for 8 yrs. "People might feel overwhelmed..., not knowing where to begin....That’s where we can really help." #MultipleSclerosis Navigators: 800-344-4867 (cont.)

Sluggo n me like older women.

My knee used to tremor like the engine knock that cars get in winter. Sit down —> engine knock Cross my legs —> engine knock Sneeze —> engine knock #MultipleSclerosis #disability

This is why my #wheelchair has a deathray. #Disability #MultipleSclerosis

Look, no hands! Here's me playing pinball for the first time in 40 yrs, thanks to @projectpinball.bsky.social & #HexaPinball Read about the world of accessible pinball, & those making #pinballforall A fun day at the office, for sure! #NewMobility #disability #MultipleSclerosis #InclusiveGameWerks

Info on MS & symptoms, how to manage & live well with MS. Ask your questions, share your experiences with others. Register at engage.nationalmssociety.org/new_to_ms_december_2025_virtual #MultipleSclerosis #newlydiagnosed #disability #caregiving #autoimmune

Like the Shaggy song says, "It wasn't me." #cogfog #MultipleSclerosis #disability #ChronicIllness

I also meet a lot of active, happy, engaged seniors. I love asking them what their secret is, and it's always two things: 1: Stay moving. At a certain you either stretch or walk daily or you can't move. Start NOW. 2: Sometimes to care about. Garden. Grandkids. Pets. Doesn't matter.

This is what I feel under the night skies, though I don't have the words. #stargazing #supermoon #astronomy

Feeling deflated after her dx, doctors & bills, Sarah Quezada found her groove again -- as an #MultipleSclerosis advocate. And learned she's good at it! "It helps my self-esteem. It helps me feel like ... I’m fighting for all of us." Right now, her focus is on affordable healthcare. #disability

Leading #disability mag New Mobility is fundraising to return to print. "We’ve heard from rehab facilities, community leaders[,] advocates and many others about the hole not having print has left." One reader lives in jail—NM issues were his only contact w other PWDs. Please support if you can :)

How does spirituality help you cope w #MultipleSclerosis or chronic illness? Thurs. 12/4/25 12PM ET, MS Society's Ask an MS Expert looks at spirituality's effect on living w MS. nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/calendar-of-all-programs-and-events/ask-an-ms-expert-december-4-2025

Born on this day – Richard Pryor, Actor, Comedian, December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005 Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in August 1986. #MultipleSclerosis #MS

Caring for Others = Caring for Self Usually, the demands on family caregivers' time leave them no time for self-care. On this last day of Natl Family Caregivers Month, here are resources for caregivers from caregivers. www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/ #caregiving #MultipleSclerosis #disability

Practicing gratitude can be a healing, empowering form of self-care, says psych prof Robert Emmons, UC–Davis. "Gratitude has...power to energize,” he writes.“In the face of brokenness, gratitude has the power to heal. In the face of despair, gratitude has the power to bring hope.” #MultipleSclerosis

What is your passionate hobby or interest that helps you while living w #MultipleSclerosis ? "Never underestimate the power of believing in yourself and having the courage to give things a go. Now, to find an agent for my novels,” says Sharon Hier, whose short stories are winning awards & notice.

Yesterday I choked on a piece of water! I was never in any danger, but couldn't clear my throat for 45 min. Afterward, I was zonked! Eating & swallowing difficulties, called dysphagia, are common in those w #MultipleSclerosis. Therapy & mindfulness helped me. Hydrate safely, my friends. #disability

The only issue...unanimously supported when I’m knocking on doors is that our healthcare system is broken. Yet there is a complete disconnect w individuals not realizing how going to the ballotbox & voting is directly related to their healthcare options. - IA Rep. Josh Turek, running for U.S. Senate

Tonight 7 PM ET, Virtual Caregiver Support Group 3rd Thursday of each month at 7-8 p.m. ET Contact: Judy, [email protected] from the #MultipleSclerosis Society #ChronicIllness #NewlyDiagnosed #Disability

To manage #MultipleSclerosis, country star Clay Walker feels improvement using a small muscle-relaxant implant. Dxed w RRMS in 1996, Walker uses the baclofen pump to fight spasticity that causes fatigue, pain & tightness. The 56yo said, “Am I walking perfect? No. Am I walking better? Absolutely."

Alice Wong was a champion for the disability community who devoted her life to building a more inclusive world for all of us. America is better for her advocacy. Rest in power.

Hispanic/Latinx MS Experience Summit, Wed. 11/19, 1-3 PM EST topics: Aging well w #MultipleSclerosis, financial planning, bilingual Q&A + meetup. signup: nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/education-programs-and-library/hispanic-latinx-ms-experience Takes place quarterly from MS Society :)

My #MultipleSclerosis manifests neurologically so it feels like I’m often waiting for more functional brain ‘days’ to be able to do tasks that used to be easy Today is the 1st time in weeks that my 🧠 seems somewhat functional. Hoping it lasts long enough to get some of my to-do-list done🤞🏻 #ThisIsMS

‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’ —Alice Wong

Alice Wong's is a strong, unapologetic #disability voice. Check out all of her work on her Disability Visibility podcast.

How many family caregivers do you know? It's National Family Caregivers Month 63 million family are caregivers in the U.S., and 5.4 million (8% of population) in the U.K. Find care & support at www.nationalmssociety.org/managing-ms/for-carepartners #caregiving #MultipleSclerosis #disability

I spoke with her once when she hadn't eaten in a month on a hunger strike. Even then, she had a joyful laugh when speaking. A woman of conviction.

"Please trust us now when we say that what is happening in the Chicago area is wrong *** It is not law enforcement; it is terror."

#selfadvocacy win = My doctors are getting a new bone density scanner accessible to me & ALL patients. Last yr=no scan. So I spoke up for 2 yrs & this yr, doctor backed me up & I followed up w phone calls & emails to admins. Celebrating w a box of Peanut Butter Crunch. #MultipleSclerosis #disability

#MultipleSclerosis treatment works! Good luck!

#Veterans & Active-Duty #MultipleSclerosis Support Group, Nov. 20, 5 PM CT Incl. family, friends & carepartners. On 3rd Thurs. every mo. Contax: Deanna Deschenes, [email protected] Ashley Lee, [email protected] Do you have any vets in your life to thank today? #disability #caregiving

"[Wordgathering's] aim is to give voice to the emerging genre of #disability #literature. They seek work related to disability or by #writers with #disabilities ..also..interested in reviewing #books of poetry, fiction, memoir & drama.": buff.ly/18v3arK via @ericaverrillo.bsky.social

#BlackMSExperience Summit, Nov. 12 - Aging Well w MS: Financial Planning & Social Connections 1-4 p.m. ET – feat. Anita McPherson, MS Society Events.zoom.us/ev/AsDHTn9R21HoRK8BdoO1AAkL0eSwz6-8c5xdHLGGQNWx_lKL1onv~AhYd7fSdiJD3FSPPJH_tiDbLa4722YXdt21SPy3aksHve0q2jXV4ngHyjA #MultipleSclerosis

#Veterans with #MultipleSclerosis - Afghanistan, Iraq, family caregiving, MS... Tracey has faced challenges. With the right supports, she's now mentoring others. #Veteran resources from the MS Society: www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs/veterans-with-ms

Last week I got a triple poke: flu, Covid and RSV — it went well, no side effects. Got questions about MS & vaccines? On Thurs. 11/6 you can Ask an MS Expert live at 11 AM CST, streaming on FB, YouTube & Twitch. #vaccines #MultipleSclerosis #disability #caregiving

"Hungry for Help," Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune today: Statewide, about 45% of SNAP benefits go to households with kids and 44% include a person with a #disability, according to the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Halloween spooks + gruff tabloid journalist + the great character actor Darren McGavin ==> FUN

Many of us using mobility aids have struggled at times with others’ staring. There’s something joyous then about costuming you & your cane/chair together & provoking even more staring but on your terms. This is me. This is my chair. Also,my costume’s better than yours. #MultipleSclerosis #disability

"Halloween is for everybody.” To Gina Schuh, 40, a Mesa, Arizona real estate investor & a quadriplegic from a diving accident, it was never a question of whether or not to dress up with her wheelchair. “Oh, heck no. I think I went even bigger because of it,” she says. #MultipleSclerosis #disability

"Stop measuring your worth by what you used to do. Fatigue management isn't about hustling harder — it's about surviving smarter. "Some days you'll feel semi-functional, and other days you'll be a human houseplant." Be gentle on yourself. #MultipleSclerosis #disability

This is one I'd share with my 'younger self' (and he probably wouldn't read it). Some really valuable MS life-skills. Things like self-advocacy and "staying active" took me years to learn. www.healthcentral.com/condition/mu... #MultipleSclerosis #disability