This November, during National Family Caregivers Month, Caregiver Action Network’s Plug-in to Care campaign focuses on helping caregivers connect to the right resources at the right time. For those caring for someone, connection is especially important—whether to trusted information, supportive communities, or caregiver self-care tools.
The Caregiver’s Role
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in the body’s voluntary muscles — the muscles we control for movements like talking, swallowing, breathing, and walking. It occurs when the immune system disrupts communication between nerves and muscles by producing antibodies that block or destroy acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. This interruption prevents muscles from contracting properly, leading to fluctuating muscle weakness that can worsen with activity and improve with rest.
Caring for a loved one with MG can be uniquely challenging due to the unpredictable nature of the disease. Symptoms can vary greatly from day to day, making it difficult to plan routines or anticipate needs. This uncertainty, along with the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, makes support for MG caregivers essential.
Top 3 Things Caregivers Should Know
Caregiving Resources
Partner Resources
Caregiver Action Network
This resource was developed with support from Myasthenia Gravis Association of America and Myasthenia Gravis Association of Heartland.
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