Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Presents Home Care Assistance

A comprehensive brochure about the services of the MSF Home Care Assistance Program has been released.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Presents
Home Care Assistance

March 21, 2003 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The MSF (Multiple Sclerosis Foundation) understands the needs and challenges that individuals with MS and their caregivers must meet on a daily basis. In order to address these issues in a timely and efficient manner, the MSF Home Care Assistance Program is designed to serve as a liaison between the patient and local resources available to meet his or her needs; the MSF has released a comprehensive brochure detailing the services that may be provided.

Services such as therapy visits, transportation, and meal preparation may be arranged for the MS patient, as well as respite care for primary caregivers. The MSF Home Care Assistance Program also provides client advocacy, consultation, networking, information, referrals, family support and crisis intervention.

March 2003 is the first annual National MS Education and Awareness Month, sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF). Throughout the month, the MSF is providing volunteer awareness kits, releasing new publications and sponsoring educational activities for those with MS as well as for those interested in learning about MS. Doctors, MS specialists, counselors and volunteers provide information and inspiration, as the MSF works to increase public support, caring and understanding of those affected by this disease. Information, schedule of events and activities and a list of newly released publications are posted on www.msfocus.org/nmseam.htm. To find information on MS and the MSF, visit the MSFs website or call the toll-free Helpline, 1-888-MSFOCUS (673-6287).

ABOUT THE MSF

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF)is a national, non-profit service organization, assisting people diagnosed with MS since 1986. The mission of the MSF is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by this chronic disease through various programs and services. To receive a copy of the new Home Care Assistance brochure, for additional information about National MS Education and Awareness Month and other services of the MSF or to help support our programs, call 1-888-MSFOCUS (673-6287) or visit www.msfocus.org.

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