As we highlight and discuss various insurance related topics this month, we wanted to share some additional material that has been written over the years to continue to educate the MS community and to continue the thought process around planning with MS.

In Planning for the Future: Long-Term Care and Advance Directives a difficult topic is discussed around end-of-life care and making arrangements for a nursing home while still relatively young and relatively healthy. While the topic of advance directives can be a morose one, it is important to at least discuss your wishes with your family. Unfortunately, we do not have a crystal ball to tell the future, but having a plan can at least ensure your well-being.

“Nobody ever really wants to think about what needs we may have in the future, but there comes a time when each of us should consider what future plans we would like to make if challenging circumstances do arise.” In the Advanced Planning blog from 2012, we continue the discussion of planning with MS to discuss how examining issues before they arise provides control over our wishes.

For some individuals, there may be a time when MS symptoms create change that requires additional assistance in the home, to try to help manage daily activities and duties of the household; Getting Help at Home When You Have MS discusses the various types of supports to individuals in their homes, and ways to navigate the assistance.

Continue to check back with the MS Conversation blog this month for more helpful information and guidance.