Bibliograph

Multiple sclerosis, a guide for families, [edited by] Rosalind C. Kalb

Type

Label

Multiple sclerosis, a guide for families, [edited by] Rosalind C. Kalb

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-243) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Multiple sclerosis

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

60705657

Responsibility statement

[edited by] Rosalind C. Kalb

Sub title

a guide for families

Summary

"Because most people who are diagnosed with MS are between the ages of 15-55 years, the disease has a significant impact, not only on the individual with the disease, but also on the family members and loved ones whose lives are interwoven with them. Families experiencing multiple sclerosis often find themselves in uncharted territory. Prior patterns of interacting with each other may no longer work; roles often shift with dramatic emotional impact; guilt, anger, sadness, and a sense of burden may create a barrier to intimacy, joy, growth, and family unity. There are ways out of this debilitating situation, and many families have restored their balance, humor, productivity and family solidarity. Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Families can lead the way for your family to strengthen its coping skills and to receive targeted information about the disease and its ramifications. This complete yet highly readable guide for families living with multiple sclerosis addresses these issues and more. Families must learn how to strike a reasonable balance between the interests and needs of its members, and to accommodate the limitations imposed by MS without allowing them to impact every aspect of family life. This is easier said than done, and extensive discussions consider how the basic goals of living with this chronic disease can be met."--Publisher description

Table Of Contents

When MS joins the family / Rosalind Kalb -- Emotional and cognitive issues / Nicholas LaRocca -- The family's relationship with the physician and the healthcare team / Jack Burks -- Sexuality and intimacy in multiple scleroris / Frederick Foley -- Fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth / Kathy Birk and Barbara Giesser -- Parenting issues / Peggy Crawford and Deborah Miller -- Parenting a child with MS / Rosalind Kalb and Lauren Krupp -- Adults with MS and their parents / Rosalind Kalb and Faith Seidman -- The caregiving relationship / Deborah Miller and Peggy Crawford -- Planning wisely for possible care needs / Dorothy Northrop -- General health and well-being / Kathy Birk and Elizabeth H. Morrison -- Life planning: financial and legal considerations for families living with MS / Laura Cooper -- Supportive resources for families / Nancy Holland, Kimberly Koch, and Deborah Hertz

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