We address the challenges of each person whose life is affected by MS.
We provide a timely, customized response to personal and family needs—including direct assistance for certain goods and services when community resources fall short. We offer information, education and services to address the wide range of challenges facing those living with MS, tailoring content and delivery systems to the needs and interests of people throughout the continuum of the disease.
People with MS in long-term care facilities deserve the best care available from educated CNA staff who can understand the person as well as the disease. Our goal is to increase access to high quality, comprehensive care for people with MS living in long-term care facilities and their families, leveraging our influence to improve healthcare systems and resources.
Specialized Services offered to residents:
- Lending Library: Materials covering a wide variety of issues associated with living with a chronic illness are available on loan free of charge from our library.
- Teleconferences: Toll-free monthly calls with MS experts covering topics such as: Research updates and symptom management.
- Financial Assistance: Limited financial assistance is available for emergency aid, DME and quality of life needs.
- Publications: Pamphlets are available on a variety of MS topics including family, emotional and medical issues.
- The Friendly Visitor program addresses the need for ongoing companionship to people with MS living in care facilities and who are homebound decreasing the social isolation and connecting clients to NMSS programs and service and to their community.
To find out more about the National MS Society or Mid-Atlantic programs, call 1-800-344-4867 and talk to an MS Navigator TODAY!