Information for a caregiver of someone with multiple sclerosis?!
Question: I'm using the term "caregiver" broadly as it's more emotional support and physical support (e.g. helping out by washing dishes) where possible.
My boyfriend has MS. Although I have done a lot of reading and research on the topic, I'm still trying to understand how MS can affect behaviour. I understand how it affects mood, but the effect on behaviour I'm still unclear on.
Does anyone know of resources I can read that address this specific topic?
Answers: I'm using the term "caregiver" broadly as it's more emotional support and physical support (e.g. helping out by washing dishes) where possible.
My boyfriend has MS. Although I have done a lot of reading and research on the topic, I'm still trying to understand how MS can affect behaviour. I understand how it affects mood, but the effect on behaviour I'm still unclear on.
Does anyone know of resources I can read that address this specific topic?
First your doing a wonderful thing by helping you bf. It's a life changing event to be dx'd with ms and it effects everyone not just the person with ms.
Although MS can cause cognitive and general behavior changes it is different person to person. Having any chronic illness can lead to depression and frustration. One big thing with MS is fatigue. I think the best way to deal with this is to talk with you BF and get to know how things are effecting him.
Try these sites for more info.
Here are some great sites:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/site/Pa...
http://www.msworld.org/html/