Four Keys to Succeed in MS Caregiving Relationships...We both have MS and are the primary caregiver for a spouse living with the disease.... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
One of the Best Gifts from Caregivers to Patients...There is less information on the specific benefits of a home massage given by a spouse/caregiver.... By Gary Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Share your experience as a caregiver...Share your experience as a caregiver and talk with others who are also caregiving for their loved ones....Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesCaregiving
Caregiver Reflections: A Blessing and a Curse...The patience I learned as a caregiver made this possible.... By teddys4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Delirium and UTI's - What's the Connection?...Did you know that delirium can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection? Neither did I, but it's something I'm learning to recognize. Apparently, I'm not the only one... By Donna Steigleder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Times Have Changed...As a caregiver, I know that I have no backup. I’m alone in this situation.... By Donna Steigleder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Caregiver advice: Marburg MS...I have written extensively about my experiences as a caregiver for my late fiancee. Since then, I have become a professional caregiver....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Caregiver Perspective: Asking for Help...Once you identify an appropriate caregiver(s), work on your communication with them.... By Donna Steigleder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Donna Steigleder...Her blog, MS Caregiver Sharing describes the challenges and triumphs associated with the life of a caregiver.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Caregiver - Good Payback...I share a house with a friend who is often my MS caregiver, especially when it comes to doing things in the yard, moving the trash cans for collection...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregiving
Caregiver Concern Overrides Personal Fear...I was there as her caregiver and to keep track of her medical needs.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
MS Caregiver...I am my husband's caregiver for the past 19 years. At first, MS was nothing but a few controllable symptoms.... By mtonti1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Have Progressive MS, but I Still Can Save the Day...OK, for the most part, this assumption about Dan being the caregiver is correct, but every once in a while I demonstrate my importance as his caregiver... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult Conversations...Caregivers must be able to discuss caregiving concerns with their caregiving partners.... By Donna Steigleder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Mental Health Caregiving...Throughout Lynn’s journey with MS, we have been fortunate that he has rarely had to deal with any form of mental health impairment. Having primary progressive MS, long ago, he... By Donna Steigleder5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
One Thing in Life Worse Than Having MS......Loving someone with MS... The uncertainty of having MS must be multiple times worse for the people who love someone with MS. They know precisely what the uncertainties of MS... By Hendrik Aucamp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Hurting all of the Time...My wife was diagnosed with M years ago. It took a long time of suffering before the diagnosis. She has moved from RRMS to SPMS. She is in pain 100%... By scottiemack1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Supporting My Support Partner: Part 2...Anita talks about both managing her own MS and caring for her support partner in a time of need. Read the first part of her story. The tough times called... By Anita Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Patrick Leer...Patrick was an essential member of the MultipleSclerosis.net community, providing unique insight and perspective as the primary caregiver to his wife,... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Specialized Caregiver Tools: Fur-Lined Handcuffs...That's the best advice I can offer to caregivers. When it's all over, there will at least be some good memories to reflect upon.... By teddys2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments