Additional Care Partner Resources
From choosing the right assistive equipment or mobility device to driving safely with MS and hiring extra help at home, you'll discover expert tips and best practices designed to guide your decision-making and save you time.
AARP Family Caregiving
This website provides extensive information and resources for family caregivers. Although not specific to families affected by MS, 99.9% of the information pertains to all family caregivers.
National MS Society: Guide to Medical & Assistive Equipment Resources
This website provides information for finding assistive equipment vendors, things to consider when purchasing durable medical equipment, and how to get your equipment covered by your health insurance.
National MS Society: How to Choose the Mobility Device that is Right for You
Download this booklet that offers a review of mobility devices ranging from canes to power wheelchairs.
National MS Society: Driving With Multiple Sclerosis
Download this booklet that covers how MS symptoms may affect your driving, how adaptive automobile equipment may help, DMV policies, how to obtain a "Disabled" parking placard, and more.
National MS Society: Hiring Help at Home
Download this booklet that guides you through all the steps of hiring qualified help.
National MS Society: Stretching with a Helper for People with MS
Download this booklet that provides an illustrated manual for relieving spasticity through stretching.