LiveWiseMS Newsletter: July 2017

As we grow older, it is important to acknowledge the unique challenges, experiences, and perspectives of older adults living with multiple sclerosis. In addition to MS symptoms, older adults are also managing other ailments that often accompany aging. Older adults may also be dealing with the aging, and possible declining health, of their spouse or care partner.

Daily life can definitely be challenging for many older people with MS. Being regularly monitored and screened by a health care professional can ensure improved quality of life for older adults living with MS.

Use the resources below to learn more about navigating MS as you grow older.

The Elderly Person With Multiple Sclerosis
This article reviews published studies that examined factors related to quality of life in older people with MS.
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Quality of Life Among Older People with Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical and demographic factors that were associated with mental and physical quality of life in older people with MS.
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Caregivers of Older Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life
Caregivers of older people with MS may have needs that are different and in addition to the needs of caregivers of younger people with MS, and older caregivers may be undergoing physical or mental changes of their own.
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Spectrum of MS Part II: MS and Aging
Expert Marijean Buhse discusses aging with MS.
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Below are some of the most popular articles being read on LiveWiseMS.org within the past month:

Redefining Self: Patient's Decision Making About Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Several treatments are available for treating the relapsing-remitting form of MS, and beginning treatment as soon as possible after an MS diagnosis is often recommended. The decision to begin potentially life-long treatment is complex and personal.
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New Approaches to the Diagnosis, Clinical Course, and Goals of Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
This article reviews the current approaches to how MS is diagnosed, followed, and treated.
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The effectiveness of a self-management occupational therapy intervention
In this article, the authors compare the use of occupational therapy to relaxation therapy for managing fatigue.
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What People Are Talking About: Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis
Stem cells may be helpful for repairing the damaged brain and/or "resetting" the immune system.
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Combined training improves walking mobility
This study examined changes in walking function associated with combined exercise training consisting of aerobic, resistance, and balance activities in persons with MS who had recent onset of gait impairment.
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Remission is my long weekend
I plan on cherishing this remission, and being thankful for the relative calm. I intend on enjoying all of those things that my mind and body can still do and that MS hasn't taken from me. I will continue to remain positive and hopeful, to exercise and listen to my body, to take my DMT and vitamins, to try to relax and stress less, and to enjoy life as much as possible.
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13 reasons why I ran 13.1 miles...again
In July 2016, I ran my first half marathon to mark my 13th year living with multiple sclerosis. I ran that run for me to prove to myself that I could do something that I never thought I could do, especially living with MS. I just ran my second half marathon on July 1st and this year, I focused on 13 reasons why I ran those 13.1 miles.
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