Episode 153: Improving Your Health Literacy with Dr. Kalina Sanders and Managing MS with Wellness Coach Kate Costello

MS patients experience better treatment outcomes when they actively participate in their own care. And that requires high health literacy. One of my guests is health literacy expert Dr. Kalina Sanders and we're talking about how being an informed patient can have a significant impact on the healthcare you receive.   A well-rounded MS treatment plan will include wellness practices like making smart food choices and adding exercise to your routine. But making changes to our health behaviors is challenging for everyone -- and maybe more challenging if you're already trying to manage a chronic illness like MS. My second guest is wellness coach Kate Costello and we're talking about how changing your health behaviors can be a lot easier when you have someone supporting you every step of the way.  We're also talking about the new guidelines for diagnosing and treating MS in Canada. We'll tell you about a 10-year study that shows that when motor skills decline, walking takes the first hit. Find out where to apply for the CAN-DO MS two-day Take Charge program for young adults and their support partners. And we'll tell you how (and why!) to share your voice about MS advocacy issues.    We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! Canadian MS Working Group issues new MS diagnosis & treatment guidelines  2:14 When motor skills decline, walking takes the first hit  4:14 The importance of health literacy with Dr. Kalina Sanders   6:33 CAN-DO MS announces two-day Take Charge program for young adults living with MS and their support partners  17:10 Add your voice to the National MS Society's public policy survey   19:16 My Interview with wellness coach Kate Costello  20:55 Share this episode  32:40 Leave a rating & review for RealTalk MS  32:59 Please Support the National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund  33:15 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email:  https://realtalkms.com/153 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected]: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review National MS Society's Ask An MS Expert Video Replay What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) Kate Costello at Wildcrafted Wellness Treatment Optimization in Multiple Sclerosis: Canadian MS Working Group Recommendations STUDY: Ten Year Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis: Walking Declines More Rapidly than Arm and Hand Functioning CAN-DO MS Take Charge Program for Young Adults National MS Society Public Policy Survey National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 153 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guests: Dr. Kalina Sanders, Kate Costello Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy