Saturday, March 24, 2012

Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers

Report from the [National Alliance for Caregiving][1] that describes the impact of caregiving on individuals who care for a friend or family member living with Multiple Sclerosis. Key findings include: caregivers spend an average of 24 hours a week providing care; 22 percent have lost jobs due to caregiving; and there are negative affects relating to their finances, their mental health, and their ability to participate in hobbies or outside activities. This link opens a PDF document.

[1]: http://www.caregiving.org/

URL: http://www.caregiving.org/pdf/research/MSCaregivers2012_FINAL.pdf

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