Caregiving Perspective

Ever since Lynn became disabled, I’ve had lots of encouragement to get some help. I know I need help. My

Lynn has started a new MS medication–at least new for him. It’s Rebif, an interferon beta-1a therapy that is supposed

I have always enjoyed a good movie. It’s one of the things I miss about not being able to get

When I was trying to decide what to write about this week, I had a hard time coming up with

Caregiver burnout often leads to depression.

I follow the writings of another caregiver, Patrick, who has been caring for his wife, who has MS, for 22

If you are a caregiver for someone dependent on you for everything, you know that there is no such thing

Emotions become overwhelming at times. Caregivers have feelings of loss, grief, anger, depression, and many more. They need support systems in place to help them during the tough times.

I thought I was beyond grieving about how things had changed. …or maybe we are never completely finished grieving over

I’m going to be a grandma for the first time in June! My daughter is having a little boy, and

Before Lynn's MS became so progressed, he was a carpenter and builder. He was in the beginning of building us a new home when the progression took over and he was unable to get beyond this point.

It is Lynn’s belief that if he accepts that he has MS, then he is allowing MS to “have” him.

When I was a child, I loved working pencil and paper puzzles. You know the ones I’m talking about? There

In 2010, I was going to work every day, and Lynn stayed home alone. At that time, he was still

As I have been reading blogs written by other caregivers or MS patients, that joke that goes around, “How many

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