For Caregivers and Families
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
is committed to assisting persons affected by multiple sclerosis
and is acutely aware of the wide-ranging and growing needs of
caregivers providing care to loved ones with MS. The MS Society
can be a valuable source of information about the disease and
provide resources and support group contacts for caregivers
to help them effectively manage the ongoing stress of providing
care.
The MS Society of Canada is also currently
undertaking a pilot project, The Caring Balance Pilot Project:
Supporting Caregivers and People with MS on Their Journey Together
with the goal of increasing capacity within all levels of the
MS Society to support caregivers of people with MS. The Caregiver
Wellness Funding Pilot Project is the central component
of this pilot and provides family members and friends who are
primary caregivers of people with MS with funding for services,
activities or items that help them to maintain their own health
and well-being while they continue to provide assistance and
support to someone with MS. All funds designated for funding
caregivers’ individualized self care plans have now been
allocated. Key findings from this pilot project will be posted
to this site as they become available.
A
Guide for Caregivers provides information on
practical issues faced by caregivers. A resource list is included.
Caregivers interested in starting a caregiver
support group in their chapter area may find The Sharing
Network of assistance. This handbook is intended as a practical
guide for starting and maintaining self help programs
Contact your nearest division
or chapter for
available information on caregiver programs in your area.
|
