Yvonne Decelis graduated and received a BA in Gerontology at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston in December of 2012. She is currently the daily news editor for MSnewsChannel.com and an advocate for the elderly and the disabled.

From Yvonne: My interest in the field of aging and disability is almost lifelong. I have always felt that we do not always treat older adults and/or members of the “disabled community” with the respect and kindness they deserve and I am hoping to help change that.

This is my story of what life has been like for me having Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia. In my book It's Not as Bad as it Sounds (my life with MS & Fibro), I go over what life has been like with these conditions, and I do this by going over my upbringing and my life prior to, during and after diagnosis. I have also written It's Not as Bad as it Sounds for people seeking information on how to interact with others who have "invisible illnesses" like MS and Fibro. As someone with health problems, I have discovered ways to improve my quality of life and I want to teach others how to do the same for themselves.

 I am also an advocate for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia and Post Traumatic Stress Injuries.