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Ageing well with MS: Research Update

Researchers from Alabama explored what it means to age well with MS, using interviews with older people about their wellbeing and quality of life.
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Falls

Falling is the commonest cause of accidental injury in the UK, with more than 2.7 million people affected each year. Falls can happen to anyone irrespective of age or medical condition, though having multiple sclerosis (MS) can increase the risk of falling.
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Advance care planning

Advance care planning (ACP) is the process of thinking, and having conversations, about the care you would like in the future if your health were to change.
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Arm and hand mobility exercises

Exercises to help maintain hand dexterity and strength in your arms.
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Breathing exercises

These exercises help to build your lung capacity and support comfortable breathing.
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TiMS self-reported assessment tool

The TiMS working group has produced an assessment tool for people with MS. It offers a patient centred approach, providing individuals an opportunity to self-evaluate their MS and to use this information during consultations with their MDT.
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Sleep Disturbance in People with MS

A key aim of the TiMS research working group is to support and facilitate clinically relevant research. Case studies as well as research support can be found in this section.
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The revised competency framework (2022) for physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with people with MS is now available

The Therapists in MS (TiMS) working group has recently updated its competency framework. The new 2022 framework, which includes current evidence, expert opinion and best practice, is designed to help therapists identify their learning needs and document their learning journey.
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Host a gaming party

Love to game? Whether it's tabletop, D&D or an online session, why not host a gaming party for you and your friends?
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  • MS information & support
    • About MS
      • What is MS?
      • Types of MS
      • Causes of MS
      • How common is multiple sclerosis?
      • Newly diagnosed
      • Young people and MS
      • Living with advanced MS
    • Symptoms & diagnosis
      • Worried you have MS?
      • Signs and symptoms
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • What's causing my symptoms?
      • Managing relapses
    • Drugs & treatments
      • How is MS treated?
      • Disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
      • DMTs approved for use in the UK
      • Compare disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
      • Drugs in development
      • Treatment finder
      • Non-drug therapies
    • Health & wellbeing
      • Thinking and memory problems
      • Staying Smart
      • Exercise
      • Diet and MS
      • Wellbeing
    • Family, care & money
      • Relationships and family life
      • Care and carers
      • Home and travel
      • Work, money and legal
    • Support & services
      • Contact our MS helpline
      • MS services near me
      • My MS expert
      • Order a free MS publication
      • Listen to our podcast
      • Join our Facebook group
      • Find support groups
  • A-Z of MS
  • Get involved
    • Donate
      • Make a donation
      • Make a regular donation
      • Donate in memory
      • Other ways to donate
      • Gift Aid
    • Fundraise
      • MS Trust Exclusives
      • Do it your way
      • Trekking and walking events
      • Running events
      • Cycling events
      • Daredevil events
      • Fundraise while you shop
      • Get your fundraising guide
      • Pay in your fundraising
    • Raise awareness
      • Bring Your MS to Work
      • World MS Day 2026
      • MS Awareness Week 2026
    • Volunteer
    • Leave a gift in your will
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      • Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
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