Multiple sclerosis affects nearly 400,000 people in the United States, with 200 more diagnosed every week. When symptoms surface that make daily activities difficult, a home care agency can assist in making life more comfortable.
Contact Heartwarming Care for more information on how we can assist with customized care options for someone with MS in Pierce, Thurston or King counties.
Downloadable Tools and Tips:
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- How Home Care Can Benefit a Person with MS
- Multiple Sclerosis Fact Sheet
- Understanding and Fighting Fatigue From MS
Web Resources:
Click the links below to access resource websites to learn more about multiple sclerosis.
Living Victoriously with MS
How I Fight MS is a site featuring the stories of five people living with MS. They share their stories and insights through videos, blogs, photos and more.
Educational MS Survey
WebMD provides a short educational survey about MS that is appropriate for those with MS, as well as those taking the survey for someone else with MS, or someone who is worried about a symptom or just curious.
Understanding How MS is Treated
Although there is still no cure for MS, effective strategies are available to modify the disease course, treat flare-ups, manage symptoms, and improve function and safety to enhance the quality of life for people living with MS. Read more about treatments at The National MS Society website.
Managing Symptoms of MS
The MS Society provides a series of educational videos on managing such MS symptoms as pain, tremors, seizures and loss of balance.
