COGNITION - Most people think of MS as a physically disabling disease. However people with MS may also suffer from cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment is an alteration of the thinking processes, such as attention, problem solving, memory, reasoning, and use of language to express ourselves. Up to 65% or people with MS experience some type of cognitive impairment. - from Clear Thoughts on Cognitive Problems in MS-
Clear Thoughts Brochure on Cognitive Problems in MS Published by the International Organization of MS Nurses This booklet defines the cognitive problems in multiple sclerosis. It also gives tips for people with MS and advice for care partners and families in dealing with cognitive impairment.
MS in focus, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation’s (MSIF) biannual magazine, is available in print and online in English and online in Spanish and German. The magazine has an international cross-cultural board, accessible language and a free subscription, making it of interest to people with MS, their families and carers, healthcare professionals and support groups worldwide. Each edition looks in detail at an MS-related topic, such as fatigue, bladder problems or genetics. Issue 7 looks at rehabilitation, with articles on physiotherapy, speech and swallowing, occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and the role of counselling.
MSIF is an international membership organisation of national MS societies worldwide and an NGO in official relations with the World Health Organization. Our mission is to lead the global MS movement by stimulating research into the understanding and treatment of MS and by improving the quality of life of people affected by MS. In undertaking this mission, we utilise our unique collaboration with national MS societies, health professionals, people affected by MS and the international scientific community. For more information please visit www.msif.org.
Spotlight Each of these individuals is remarkable not only for professional expertise, but for exuding compassion and caring for clients, patients and colleagues. They give generously of both time and talent and their efforts have encouraged knowledge, awareness, and fostered hope for those affected by cognitive issues related to MS.
MS Neurological Screening Questionnaire (MSNQ) by Ralph Benedict This questionnaire when completed by either a patient to an individual well-acquainted with the patient's neuropsychological status, is an effective screening tool to identify cognitive dysfunction in the clinical setting. The MSNQ should not replace formal neuropsychology evaluation, but rather be used to identify people likely to have impairments.
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COGNITION - Most people think of MS as a physically disabling disease. However people with MS may also suffer from cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment is an alteration of the thinking processes, such as attention, problem solving, memory, reasoning, and use of language to express ourselves. Up to 65% or people with MS experience some type of cognitive impairment. - from Clear Thoughts on Cognitive Problems in MS- 