Risks and Benefits of Disease-Modifying Therapies in People Aging With Multiple Sclerosis
More data are needed to ascertain the actual risks and benefits of DMT use, discontinuation, and de-escalation in older people with MS.
Aging and Multiple Sclerosis: Multidisciplinary Care and Access to Care
Multidisciplinary care for older adults with multiple sclerosis should address geriatric issues, which can be done using a comprehensive geriatric assessment by providers in disciplines including but not limited to neurology, geriatrics, rehabilitation, social work, pharmacy, neuropsychology, psychology/psychiatry, nutrition, urology, ophthalmology, and audiology.
Comorbidity, Polypharmacy, and Aging in Multiple Sclerosis
Comprehensive care addressing issues that are common in older people with MS, including polypharmacy and comorbidity, may improve quality of life, adherence, and overall health.
Age-Related Changes in Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiology and Clinical Function
Understanding age-related changes in multiple sclerosis (MS) may help inform treatment decisions that address normal aging and MS-related aging processes.