In Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis, author Jeffrey N. Gingold details the confusion that clouds his mind as a result of having multiple sclerosis (MS).
Gingold’s firsthand accounts of incidences where he has dealt with cognitive difficulties – a common MS symptom–are bound to be encounters many people with MS relate to. Reading Gingold’s anecdotes about MS-related incidents he has experienced, such as becoming lost while driving near his home, may help to relieve any feelings of embarrassment that people who have MS are keeping to themselves after facing similar situations.
This book goes a step further than being simply a memoir by featuring resources to assist readers who might also be experiencing cognitive difficulties. Gingold describes how to recognize cognitive difficulties and then encourages readers to become educated about MS and make changes to maintain a satisfying quality of life.
By addressing this MS symptom that is sometimes left out of discussions because of embarrassment or a failure to recognize it, Gingold has provided MS patients and their families with a valuable source of empathy and advice on coping with one aspect of the disease.
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Publish date: April 2006
160 pages
ISBN-10: 1932603603
ISBN-13: 978-1932603606
