The ALS Association
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Thank you, Caregivers!

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ALS can affect a person’s ability to speak, and this can without a doubt be one of the most frustrating and challenging issues to face. People with ALS can suffer from impairments ranging from slurred and slowed speech to a total inability to speak. It’s easy to lose hope. Wi...
Dawn L Gantt
Dawn L Gantt
My father has PLS which fall under ALS he sounds like he is drunk when speaking or a person who might had a stoke but takes a drug that helps a little I will find out what it is and get back too you And Noreen.
3 hours ago
Ann Marie Slavin
Ann Marie Slavin
My brother's voice has just begun to be affected. However, because he has lost mobility in everything except for a very little bit in one hane, he can no longer use the computer.
about an hour ago
Keri Sims Garcia

Keri Sims Garcia In loving memory of my grandmother, Gigi, who lost the battle against ALS in 2004.

Fri at 5:27pm · Report
Colleen Rafael Hauptman

Colleen Rafael Hauptman My mom had her first feeding tube installed yesterday. She is still in the hospital in a lot of pain.. Thought it was a fairly easy procedure... Dr. thinks she has too much air in her stomach. Any related stories?

Tina Turk- Langley
Tina Turk- Langley
How long has she been diagnosed with ALS,my brother has it,he is starting to have trouble breathing,and walking.
4 hours ago
The ALS Association

The ALS Association Smoking May Now be Considered an Established Risk Factor for ALS

Source: www.alsa.org
The ALS Association encourages scientific research to find a cure for ALS, heightens awareness of the nature of the disease, stimulates volunteerism and activism, and increases awareness of government leaders to encourage support of research and patient care.
Krista Kirkpatrick Nyhart
Krista Kirkpatrick Nyhart
Amen Tanya. regardless smoking leads to many health problems that we dont fully know about yet. if one didnt smoke, that doesnt mean that they werent exposed to smoking while in critical developement periods while in utero.
Sat at 12:38pm
Darin Miller
Darin Miller
Diagnosed at age 38. Never even took as much as a drag from a cigarette my whole life. Also grew up in a non smoking home and have always attempted to avoid cigarette smoke when ever I could.
Sat at 5:16pm
Dianne Kelley Rodak

Dianne Kelley Rodak In memory of my mom Veronica Kelley, died at age 51 from ALS, 18 yrs ago..still very missed

November 19 at 10:27am · Report
Shawn Schulte
Shawn Schulte
I thank you for your warm and loving memorial to your mother...you do her honor...
Fri at 12:39pm
The ALS Association

The ALS Association New caregiver webinars added to our schedule for December!

Source: www.alsa.org
The ALS Association encourages scientific research to find a cure for ALS, heightens awareness of the nature of the disease, stimulates volunteerism and activism, and increases awareness of government leaders to encourage support of research and patient care.
The ALS Association

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Elizabeth Skinner

Elizabeth Skinner In memory of the best dad ever - Chuck Skinner - we lost way too early from ALS in 1979. He was 50 years old. Brave to the end!

November 18 at 3:02am · Report
Shawn Schulte
Shawn Schulte
beautiful way to give praise to your father...
Fri at 12:39pm
The ALS Association
The ALS Association encourages people with ALS who are enrolled in Medicare to take advantage of the annual Open Enrollment period to make sure they have the best coverage available to meet their prescription drug and health care needs in 2010...
The ALS Association

The ALS Association The Role of The ALS Association’s Certified Centers

Source: www.alsa.org
The ALS Association encourages scientific research to find a cure for ALS, heightens awareness of the nature of the disease, stimulates volunteerism and activism, and increases awareness of government leaders to encourage support of research and patient care.
Patty

Patty

Mary Corso

Mary Corso in remembrance of ken norton who died aug 2004 of als the greatest man ever love you.

Shawn Schulte
Shawn Schulte
keep the love alive...
Fri at 12:40pm
Mary Corso
Mary Corso
we do but its hard we miss him so much (:
Fri at 4:19pm
The ALS Association

The ALS Association
­Actor Mandy Patinkin to Portray a Person with ALS on “Three Rivers,” the CBS medical drama airing Nov. 15 at 9 p.m/8 p.m. CST Three Rivers - The Luckiest Man A car crash victim (Mandy Patinkin) dying of Lou Gehrig's Disease refuses medical treatment on the next episode of Three Rivers. The ALS Association was not in...volved in the development of this episode. Check local listings in your area for starting time.Read More

November 13 at 8:54am
Kelly Mack Gilbert
Kelly Mack Gilbert
I watched it. I cried. I thought the show and Mandy did a great job in portraying the part. I lost my mother almost 10 years ago. I was glad to see the daughter support her father's decision.
November 18 at 5:02pm
Brenda Hanson
Brenda Hanson
Watched It, In memory of my deceased Mother-In-Law of ALS. Well, done.
Sat at 10:47am
Carol J Norton

Carol J Norton My father was stricken with ALS when he was 75. What shock to our family! we miss him so much

November 13 at 7:58am · Report
Linda Robertson-Hutcheson Scherr

Linda Robertson-Hutcheson Scherr
My mother was diagnosed with ALS on Sept 15, 2009. She walks with a limp and slurs, really bad when she's tired, which seems to happen more frequently than it used to. I've been to a support group meeting and everyone there was very friendly and helpful, sharing tips and hints on how to get by. I don't look forward to ...watching my mother, my best friend, die slowly in front of me but I am determined to be strong for her and help her get through this as best I can. If anyone has any tips, they would be greatly appreciated.Read More

November 13 at 6:11am · Report
Shawn Schulte
Shawn Schulte
if you ever want a place to tell your story or to have your mothers posted or want to connect to other ALS sites visit http://alswarriorohio.wordpress.com and I will be happy and honored to post stories and pictures of your mother's and your' fight against ALS.
Fri at 12:42pm
Colleen Rafael Hauptman
Colleen Rafael Hauptman
My mom was diagnosed in july. She had her first feeding tube installed yesterday. At first it was supposed to be a in clinic procedure. They decided to do it in the hosptial after the anestheologist raised concerns. I am happy for that. My mom is in pain and her oxy levels are fluctuating. Doctor thinks my mom still has air in her stomach from the procedure.
Fri at 2:31pm