The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is a voluntary, non-profit, health organization dedicated to ending the devastating effects of MS by advancing the cure, prevention and treatment of multiple sclerosis and by improving the lives of affected individuals.
How can the MS Society help me?
The MS Society encourages caregivers to take care of their own health and well-being, and offers resources including A Guide for Support Partners and a book for kids and families called Someone You Know Has MS. There are also support groups specifically designed to meet the needs of caregivers.
Where is the National Multiple Sclerosis Society located?
New York City The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in New York City as the Association for Advancement of Research on Multiple Sclerosis on March 11, 1946 by Sylvia Lawry.
How much does the CEO of the MS Society make?
$553,948 (0.31% of Total Expenses) Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Is the MS Society a charity?
The MS Society (formerly charity no. 207495) funds and promotes research to develop new treatments and services for people with MS and to understand the causes of MS. We provide support to people affected by MS, and seek to raise awareness, understanding, and improve care and support for all people living with MS.
How much does it cost to live with MS?
It is estimated that the cost of living with MS is upward of $70,000 per year, per person. MS may impact the ability to work and may generate out-of-pocket costs related to medical care, rehabilitation, home and auto modifications, and more.
Does the MS Society help with bills?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers financial assistance for medical, electric, water, or gas bills to people with MS. The MS Navigators are available from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET. Call an MS Navigator at the toll-free number, or your local chapter, for more information.
How long do people live with MS?
Average life span of 25 to 35 years after the diagnosis of MS is made are often stated. Some of the most common causes of death in MS patients are secondary complications resulting from immobility, chronic urinary tract infections, compromised swallowing and breathing.
Which type of MS is the most common type of the disease?
Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) RRMS – the most common disease course – is characterized by clearly defined attacks of new or increasing neurologic symptoms. These attacks – also called relapses or exacerbations – are followed by periods of partial or complete recovery (remissions).
