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The MS Society's Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program
« on: September 29, 2017, 05:03:32 pm »
The MS Society now has a personal advocate program for persons who are in these categories:

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~Multiple, urgent issues and significant MS-related symptoms and/or disability

~Significant changes in physical or mental health, or cognition

~Inability of family or caregiver(s) to provide care or cope

~Isolation (including being homebound), living alone, or other health or safety risks

~Lack of home care, adequate housing, or other vital services

~Inability to identify needs, e.g., scattered assistance requests or signs of being overwhelmed

~Imminent potential of admission to a long-term care facility

More about the program here.

I don't know of anyone who has had experience with this program but will post more details about it if they become available.
MS Speaks--online for 17 years

SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) since 12/16/20.

 

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