b'healthcare providersis a vital factor in choosing a healthy environment. Additional resources such as an infusion therapy clinic or a nearby pharmacy are also important for symptom management. Having these resources readily available allows the individual managing their MS to have a peace of mind that care is nearby when they require it. Aside from healthcare-related resources, having access to nature is also important. Light has a positive effect on mood, so consider if your environment provides natural light. Research suggests benets from simply viewing or walking in nature, so you may benet from increasing your ability to see or visit green spaces, rivers, lakes, or oceans. Even opening your curtains to view a garden or bird feeder can benet your environmental wellness. Environment can also ease or worsen your MS symptoms. Living in a hot climate may not be ideal for someone who has heat sensitivity, or in an area with uneven terrain for a person with mobility or balance issues. One other sensory input to consider is noise. Noise pollution increases stress levels. You may prefer quiet areas, where the loudest noise is the garbage truck or a bird adamant on chirping all day long.Your surroundings and resources are both parts of environmental wellness. The last piece of environment that may often be overlooked is the most common oneyour home. Your mental and emotional wellness rely on your environment to thrive. The comforts and modifications you make in your personal space can help to provide better environmental wellness all year round. Modications such as grab bars, nonslip mats, adaptative furniture such as reclining chairs or height-adjustable desks, canes, walkers, and other mobility aids are all options to help improve your quality of living. Decluttering occasionally can also help to enhance your mental wellness. Decluttering your space and getting rid of unnecessary or unwanted things can be therapeutic, especially if they hold negative thoughts. Below are some practical steps you can take to boost your environmental wellness within your home. AreaAction Benet Living RoomRemove trip hazards,Safer movement, relaxationinstall soft lighting KitchenUse lightweight dishes, Easier food prep, safetynonslip mats BathroomInstall grab bars, nonslip oors Prevents falls and injuries BedroomUse blackout curtains,Improves sleep, comfortcool beddingOffice/WorkErgonomic chair, proper lightingReduces fatigue, eye strainBy making small changessuch as using adaptive furniture, controlling air temperature, and eliminating sensory overloadyou can create a healthier, more functional living space for yourself.18'