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Staying Smart is for people who want to learn more about how MS can affect thinking. Not everyone with MS will experience cognitive difficulties. But for those who do, information can be hard to find.
"Cognition" is the general word that covers all aspects of thinking. It includes memory, concentration and planning.
Cognition problems in everyday life generally fall into one of six types of problem. You can work out which type of thinking is tricky for you, and get the right tips and advice by clicking on one of the everyday problems below. Each tile links to information that is helpful for that type of problem.
There are a number of outside factors that might make your mental skills less efficient:
Clinical Psychologist Eleanor Ansell explains more about external influences on your thinking and memory skills in the film below. Read the full cognitive problems interview.
If you have questions about any aspect of MS, contact our MS Enquiry Service. It is available from Monday to Friday (except UK bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours you can leave us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
If you have a question about MS, call our free Enquiry Service on 0800 032 38 39.
If you have a question about MS, call our free Enquiry Service on 0800 032 38 39.
You can email your questions about MS to our Enquiry Service at ask@mstrust.org.uk.
You can email your questions about MS to our Enquiry Service at ask@mstrust.org.uk.
Post your MS questions to: MS Trust Enquiry Service, Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 4ET
Post your MS questions to:
MS Trust Enquiry Service,
Spirella Building, Bridge Road,
Letchworth Garden City,
Hertfordshire SG6 4ET