Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) brings a unique set of challenges, both physical and emotional. One of the most challenging emotions is guilt. Whether it's feeling like a burden or guilt over not being able to work or engage in activities as before, or simply needing extra care, these feelings can be overwhelming.
Protein supplement and exercise training for the treatment of sarcopenia risk in older adults who receive supportive home care: POWER Study.
Linda McDonald is a student of Maynooth University, working with MS Ireland during the summer of 2024 to understand and improve the experience of volunteers in MS Ireland.
The research aims to explore the motivations that attract volunteers to work at MS Ireland, and the factors that contribute to volunteers’ sustained involvement with MS Ireland.
We are delighted to announce that the next Living Well Programme, exclusively for people living with MS, will be held on Monday evenings. The programme will commence on the 16th September at 7pm.
Joan Alaboson, a PhD student in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, supervised by Dr Rebecca Maguire and Dr Laura Coffey, conducted an online survey exploring the peer support needs of (1) people living with MS, and (2) family members/friends who provide care, help or support to someone with MS.
By popular demand, our STEPtember Challenge is back!
Join us for a fun and impactful challenge to support MS Ireland. Throughout the month of September, we’re encouraging everyone to take 10,000 steps a day. Whether you're walking, jogging, or running, every step counts towards making a difference.
Sign Up and Get Your STEPtember Pack!
Register with enthuse to create a fundraising page https://multiplesclerosisofireland.enthuse.com/cf/steptember-challenge
Once registered we will send you out your STEPtember pack including a t-shirt, pen, and tracker sheet to help you stay motivated and on track!
MS Ireland would like to inform you about an opportunity to join the Limerick City and County Council's Housing Disability Steering Group (HDSG).
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has partnered with the Neurological Alliance of England and the other alliances in the UK to produce three surveys, which aim to understand the experiences of people affected by neurological conditions.
The Patient Experience Survey Collaboration Launched on July 22nd to coincide with World Brain Day.
MS Ireland is seeking an academic researcher to partner with them for an application to the HRB Applied Partnerships Award (APA) 2024. The project aims to focus on mental health and will address the following provisional research questions:
In this video, MS Ireland's Information Officer Aoife Kirwan is joined by Dr Maria Gaughan to explore the topic of MS and stem cell. James Flanagan, a person living with MS also joins to share his story of accessing stem cell therapy for MS. Watch the video below.
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