MS Head Start is a video series hosted by multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate Damian Washington, designed to help people newly diagnosed with MS through the first steps of their journey. Follow along with Damian as he discusses different aspects of MS management and daily life in each video.
Caring for a loved one with MS: Video 10 with Damian Washington
Being a caregiver to someone with multiple sclerosis can be difficult, just like living with MS. In this video, Damian Washington talks about the role of caregivers when it comes to this life-altering disease.
In our companion article, Jamie Hughes discusses what it was like to take care of her mother after a surgical procedure. While it was challenging, it was worth it to take care of someone she loved.
Watch the video and check out the companion article below.
About Damian Washington
Damian, who lives in Los Angeles, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017. As an MS advocate, Washington uses his YouTube channel, NoStressMS, which has more than 6,000 subscribers, to educate and raise awareness about life with MS. He also provides his insight into the patient experience to pharmaceutical companies. Damian often says, “MS is a terrible way to meet wonderful people.”
Thankful for caregivers: What MS has taught me about support
It’s been a couple weeks since my last column, and things with my mother have proven more challenging than we expected. She’s had another minor procedure to stop fluid from building up in…
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