“We have to stay on top of it. There isn’t a golden year where MS suddenly decides to be kind to us.”
Growing older is something we all experience. But when you live with Multiple Sclerosis, aging often raises a different question: Which changes are simply part of getting older, and which are caused by MS?
In this episode, we reflect on a recent MS Views and News webinar featuring Dr. Aaron Boster—MS and Aging—that challenged us to think differently about aging with MS.
We discuss disease-modifying therapies, protecting our functional reserve, and the healthy habits that can help preserve the life and abilities we have today.
We also share updates from our recent neurology visits and infusion treatments, discuss adapting to changes in healthcare, and reflect on why community support remains one of the best resources for navigating life with MS.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why aging and Multiple Sclerosis are often intertwined and why it can be difficult to tell them apart.
- What Dr. Aaron Boster shared about disease-modifying therapies and why they continue to matter as we grow older.
- The importance of protecting your functional reserve through exercise, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Our recent infusion experiences, changing treatment routines, and adapting to new healthcare challenges.
- Why support groups, shared experiences, and practical tips from others living with MS can make all the difference.
Keep the conversation going
What habits or routines have helped you age well while living with MS? We’d love to hear your story and learn what’s worked for you. Connect with us through our website or at acoupletakesonms@gmail.com.
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