Next of kin always suffer. Thus, the husband, wife, children and/or parents also need to be informed, to learn about the disease, its consequences and, not least, what can be done to enable the best life possible for the entire family.
Invite the next of kin to participate in health care visits. Invite them to pedagogical programs, ”MS schools” and patient training events and allow family members to be present at rehabilitation. Also, give them opportunities to discuss the disease in private with health care and rehabilitation workers.