Why learning to be a Patient Expert has given me a purpose in life.
My first experience of participating in research was over 15 years ago when I tried to get a trial started on a medication I was using to treat my Multiple...
Caregiver Stress: Managing Stress When Caring for a Person with Disability
Image Credit Caring for a sick person can be stressful, and it can get worse if the person lives with a disability. This is because the disability presents a whole...
Is Patient Advocacy Worth The Obstacles?
Patient advocacy has many rewards, helping a community and better research are just two. It comes with a cost, and I wonder, is it worth it?
Living With A Disability
Pic Source - CCO Licence While it is not something that you would wish upon anyone, in fact there are plenty of people with disabilities who do end up living...
How To Look After Your Eyesight
Your eyesight is one of the most important things that you need to pay attention to. If you are keen to look after your body in general, then overlooking the...
Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: Is it inevitable?
The last four weeks have been a challenge. The number of days I have had to finish in bed, early, has increased. Often seeking solace in a darkened room at...