Challenges of Being an MS Caregiver...Caregivers are naturally focused on providing assistance and support to their loved one with MS. However, caregivers also need support.... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mistreatment or Abuse by a Caregiver...Burnout or feeling overwhelmed can also contribute to this, especially with family members who are 24/7 caregivers.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I’m Positive: MS, COVID-19 & 2/18 Are About More Than Me...February 18 is National Caregiver’s Day, and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate our caregivers.... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Caregivers and Burnout...Caregivers of people diagnosed with MS and patients diagnosed with MS have described a caregiver and caregiving as an honor, a sacrifice, love, support... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Of the 577 people who completed the survey, 348 are current caregivers, 36 are past caregivers for someone who is alive, and 193 are past caregivers for... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Managing Caregiver Burnout...The authors give a hit list of ways caregivers can help themselves, including: These are fairly obvious ways caregivers can help themselves and their... By Laura Kolaczkowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Care Giving With Good Care...In closing, it's just important for caregivers to be cognizant that good caregiving can actually enhance and help me, and others like me, to maintain a... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Children Caregivers...We often forget the child-caregiver when we speak about caregiver roles; however, in some single-parent households, the child is the primary caregiver... By Donna Steigleder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout...But what can caregivers do on their own to keep from burning out?... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
MS Under the Surface...People living with MS, both patients and caregivers, often need help but feel unable to ask for it.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) Forum...This forum is for those with SPMS, care partners or caregivers to those with SPMS, or anyone who wants to join the SPMS conversation and learn more....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
A Caregiver's Thoughts...As a caregiver for my wife who was diagnosed with MS in 1988, I would like to express my appreciation to all of you who have contributed your stories.... By bransonjohn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When You Feel Like You Can't Help...That’s a feeling that I think a lot of our friends, family, loved ones, caregivers, and doctors experience a lot.... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Prepare to Become a Caregiver...Most of us become caregivers as a result of someone no longer being able to perform all their self-care independently.... By Donna Steigleder5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Few, the Proud, the MS Spouse Caregivers...If not welcome to the few, the proud – MS spouse caregivers.... By Patrick Leer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Does your specialist ask about your sleep health?...that sleep health is at least on the radar for the majority of caregivers.... By Tamara K Sellman6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Is the Link Between Asthma and Multiple Sclerosis?...The MS In America 2017 survey was conducted online and included over 5,300 people living with MS and 275 caregivers.... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Caregivers Must Ask the Right Questions...This is the type of question that MS patients and caregivers must ask.... By Gary Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Yes, You Need a Break. Here's Why....For MS patients and their caregivers, the poll was probably accurate long before the pandemic.... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments