What is MS?

You probably have many questions if you have just begun your journey as a caregiver to someone with MS. Do not stress because the National MS Society has answers. Learn the basic facts about MS, including the different types of MS, typical symptoms, who develops it, and more below.

As mentioned, the Guide for Support Partners by Tanya Radford is a must-read. Radford guides her readers through navigating emotions, sex and intimacy, being a child or parent support partner, implementing two-way communication, caring at home, adapting for safety, accessibility, and comfort, and more decisions you will encounter while caregiving.

Do you need advice on how to prepare as a caregiver and how to cope effectively?

The Family Caregiver Alliance provides MS caregivers with the necessary resources to help. This article will touch on emotional support, legal and financial planning, respite care, safety, advanced care, and more.

A Complete Guide for Caregivers to Someone with Advanced MS

The National MS Society designed this guide for family caregivers caring for a person with advanced MS. “A central message of this guide is that family caregivers must attend to their own needs as well as those of their loved one.” This guide will touch on the following topics: emotional and social needs of caregivers, reducing stress, management of severe physical symptoms, cognitive and mood changes, assistive technology/adaptive equipment/home modifications, life planning and advance directives, home care, nursing home care, and end-of-life issues & hospice.