Tag Archives: multiple sclerosis

The Training Gap for Family Caregivers

Posted on May 16, 2013 by synergyhomecare

A recent study from the United Hospital Fund and the AARP Public Policy Institute raised some eyebrows when it revealed that approximately 46 percent of family caregivers perform some medical or nursing task around the house. Now, new information is coming to light that suggests there may not be enough training available to family members, The New York Times reports. Continue reading →

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Eye Test Could Predict Rate of MS Progression

Posted on March 5, 2013 by synergyhomecare

For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s important to know how quickly the disease is progressing in order to determine how much home care or other assistance may be necessary, and results of a recent study may offer an easy way to do so. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University say a short eye scan, known as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), may be able to assess the disease’s progression. Continue reading →

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Researchers Make Breakthrough MS Discovery

Posted on December 11, 2012 by synergyhomecare

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects millions of people across the globe, and a group of researchers believe they have made a significant breakthrough in finding a treatment for the disease. Scientists from the Gladstone Institutes have discovered a potential neurological trigger for MS, an encouraging step in the fight against the condition. Continue reading →

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The Day By Day Approach

Posted on April 4, 2011 by petertourian

For the many people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers, daily activities can be a challenge. No matter how hopeful you are for the future, your day-by-day approach to life with this disease affects your outlook and your health. The best medicine is often a personal strategy to overcome the obstacles we face each day and become active participants in our everyday life. Continue reading →

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A Commitment to a Better Tomorrow

Posted on March 7, 2011 by petertourian

Caregiving often calls upon us to enter complicated and seemingly hopeless situations. Yet, after more than 10 years in home care, I am still amazed by the great influence that a caregiver can have. Continue reading →

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