by Debra Wood, RN
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Address:
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone:
856-488-4500
Internet address:
http://www.msaa.com
Description of services provided:
This site provides information about the disease and aims to improve the quality of life for patients and caregivers. It offers support groups, assistive devices, and respite programs to MS patients.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
1-800- Fight MS (1-800-344-4867)
http://www.nationalmssociety.org
This site provides information about MS and funds research into the cause, treatment, and cure for the disease. A network of local chapters offers self-help and advocacy programs.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
6350 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
888-MSFOCUS
http://www.msfocus.org/
This site offers support to assist people with MS in "maintaining health and well-being." In addition to the "MS Community," there are many articles to help people learn more about MS, including strategies to cope with this condition.
Last reviewed October 2012 by Brian Randall
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