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Learning to cope with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis is not only a challenge for the person who has been diagnosed, but also for everyone who cares about that individual, especially family members.
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This section has been developed to provide an online mutual support and Information forum. Registered users are given a greater level of interaction with other users, so that a true World of MS community may be created.
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This annual award, established in 1994, honours caregiver Evelyn Nicholson and recognises people who are, or who have been, volunteer caregivers to people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and devotion in their support.
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Family changes
One of the more difficult problems for couples to cope with after a diagnosis of MS is the possible change in their roles. The possibilities for the future should be looked at together. A family with two incomes may have to learn to cope on one. One of the partners may have to take on additional responsibilities for running the home and caring for the children. Full and open discussions are the key to dealing with these important changes successfully.
MS and children - Dr Alexander Burnfield
Dr "Sandy" Burnfield works as a freelance consultant in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry. In this article he discusses the questions that may arise between parent with MS and their child.
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