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Children and families
Those in the ALS community know first hand that ALS is a family disease that impacts the person fighting the disease as well as their loved ones and friends. Join this discussion group to share your family's experiences and find support from others whose families have been impacted by this disease.
ALS Support Groups
- By mike405 · Posted November 5, 2009
- 0 replies
- If available in your nearby area I would encourage anyone to attend ALS support group meetings. In mine, the meetings are held at the hospital once a month and I cannot express in words how appreciative ...
Unusual Situation friend with ALS
- By TommysSuzie · New reply October 14, 2009
- 3 replies
- I have a close, close friend with ALS how can I help him? I cannot be part of his care and even get information about how he is doing. I feel like I have lost a part of my heart not knowing how he is ...
Our Journey of Nineteen Month's in Hell with Lou Gehrig's Disease
- By CharlesHaleSrWife · New reply October 3, 2009
- 14 replies
- Hello to all, I lost my Husband of 25 yrs to A.LS. 7yrs ago He was 42 and it took him in only 19 month's. I saw thing's that I wish I had not seen I stopped being a house wife and began being a caretaker.this ...
Help with Permobil Cx00 series power wheelchair
- By thackerk · New reply August 19, 2009
- 7 replies
- We are searching for a power wheelchair for my father who has ALS. In particular, we are interested in the Permobil C350/400/500 and hope there is someone out there can has a similar wheelchair that can ...
Wheelchairs
- By jaemacdatp · New reply August 16, 2009
- 2 replies
- I am an ATP (Assistive Technolgy Professional) and have a best friend diagnosed with ALS. I provide wheelchairs for those with ALS and have noted a great deal of misinformation and questions regarding ...
wish granting
- By chick6666 · New reply August 5, 2009
- 6 replies
- Recently i was diagnosed with depression and I was wondering if there is any wish granting or similar organizations that would be willing to grant my wish. My wish is to meet the Princes of Wales. I don't ...
iplex
- By kmsr · New reply July 4, 2009
- 2 replies
- Does anyone know how to get iplex in the US? If not, how would one get enrolled in Italy? My father's disease is progressing rapidly and I would really like to give iplex a try. The neurologists I have ...
ALS RESIDENCE
- By Barry2 · New reply June 24, 2009
- 17 replies
- If a residence for individuals with ALS were to be built what do you think it would have to look and feel like to make it appealing to an ALS resident. Let's assume it would be a 10 private bed room house ...
BIG FAT LOVE - My Friend Frank Teixeira
- By AnMre · Posted June 19, 2009
- 0 replies
- My schoolmate, Frank, was diagnosed with ALS a few years back. Before the diagnosis, he was a lifelong surfer and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He worked as a prison guard down in San Diego. At one point ...
Spiritual Encouragement Radio Apperance
- By WayneLampe · New reply May 21, 2009
- 1 reply
- To all, May 21st 7pm I have been invited, through my friend Jaquiline Hilliard, on a Christian radio show on 91.5 in Holly Hill Florida. We will be discussing Lou Gehrig's disease, my web site and spiritual ...
Power Wheelchairs
- By Crescent · New reply April 30, 2009
- 13 replies
- I am researching power chairs and am interested in make, models and functions that others have with their chairs. I will need one that can tilt and recline and would like the elevation feature as well ...
Speech Generating Devices
- By klpeterson1 · New reply March 19, 2009
- 11 replies
- I am a Speech Pathologist and am looking for some advice from "those who know". I have a patient who has been diagnosed with ALS. I am in the process of deciding which communication device to pursue for ...
ALS and Embryonic Stem Cell Research
- By Stephanie · New reply February 10, 2009
- 6 replies
- I know this may be a very touchy subject for some of you, but I feel compelled to bring it to you for your consideration. I lost my father six months ago to ALS. His doctor was Dr. Jeffrey Rothstein at ...
Spiritual Encouragement and Questions about God
- By WayneLampe · New reply January 29, 2009
- 31 replies
- I have ALS and was diagnosised in Jan 2006. I am a Christian and have met many others with ALS that believe in Jesus Christ as our savior. I want to connect because I know they must be struggling with ...
Gifts For PALS
- By alsgny · New reply December 19, 2008
- 12 replies
- Looking for some gift ideas for a holiday gift guide for the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter's newsletter and website. Anything people can think of as appropriate gifts for PALS would be very ...
Need to talk?
- By missinmyangel · New reply November 12, 2008
- 9 replies
- I lost my Aunt,47 ,on June 8th. I lost her physical being but have gained an Angel. I was a caregiver and AM a friend to anyone,afflicted by this horrible disease. Boh the diagnosed and their families ...
Four Things About Me
- By donhing · New reply July 2, 2008
- 7 replies
- Hey Everyone! I thought it would be fun to get to know you all better - so if you want to join in, copy & paste these questions with your answers... I will do the same. Four Things About Me Four jobs ...
ALS RESIDENCE
- By Barry2 · New reply July 2, 2008
- 2 replies
- HI, Enclosed is a press release for all of you to review and comment on. Barry http://www.thejewishadvocate.com/this_we eks_issue/news/?content_id=3504 ...
chronic lyme disease???
- By lauralee · New reply July 2, 2008
- 5 replies
- I am new to posting on this board but I do read, but not all the time.....maybe this is OLD info so please forgive me.....has anyone heard anything about Chronic Lyme Disease?.....I read somewhere that ...
What am I in for?
- By lamere53 · New reply June 30, 2008
- 19 replies
- I'm worried about what lies ahead...my husband has been diagnosed with ALS. It started with his speech. We are waiting for the lithium trials to start. Any advice ...
