According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis fatigue affects as many as 80% of those with the disease. Particularly important to pay attention to as we begin to move into the warmer months of spring and summer, multiple sclerosis fatigue is often further aggravated by heat and humidity and tends to get worse as the day goes on.…
Many individuals living with multiple sclerosis depend on some level of assistance for their activities of daily living. A few hours a day of practical assistance from a professional caregiver who is trained in MS care can save energy sources from being drained. Nourishing a person’s mind, body and spirit are essential when helping a person with MS stay motivated…
Jane Austen once said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for someone experiencing life with MS, or any other chronic disease, comfort is essential, as is safety. If your loved one has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the first step in caregiving should be to make the appropriate modifications so the home is a safe,…
While there is not yet a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), hundreds of thousands of people in America are living with it – approximately 400,000 people to be exact, and of that, as many as 86% list fatigue as the number one symptom of the disease. The cause of MS is not known; it is not contagious or known to…