Over 400,000 people in the United States and over 2 million worldwide have Multiple Sclerosis. Caregiver support is needed in nearly every case at some point. More often than not, the role of MS caregiver is assumed by a loved one – usually a spouse.

In the early stages of the disease, the Multiple Sclerosis caregiver is usually only dealing with the flare-ups or relapses of the relapsing-remitting form of the disease. In this early stage of MS, caregiver support is often just a temporary inconvenience, and the full burden of what is to come in future years is not fully realized. After the attack is over, the family goes back to life as it was before diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Caregiver burden is not particularly heavy, as the patient can still help with most day to day responsibilities. It is important to let the person with MS contribute as …