When I Needed Home Healthcare Aides, They Came Through for Me
My husband is my primary caregiver. In fact, he’s been my only caregiver for the past 12 years that I’ve…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
My COVID-19 Recovery Took Weeks, but I’m Staying Positive
There I was, just living each day and minding my own business. I was following all the guidelines from…
Living With ALS Is a Matter of Letting Go and Keeping On
Newly diagnosed ALS patients often contact me and ask what I eat, what I do, and how I’ve managed to…
My ALS Week: Voice Therapy, New Exercise Ideas, and the Loss of a Colleague
This past week had me experiencing a roller coaster of emotions. I started with a feeling of pride while reading…
I Just Received a Diagnosis of ALS. What Now?
Sometimes the simplest things can help us the most. That’s what I learned in the months right after I received…
Improving ALS Representation in Movies: My Behind-the-Scenes Role
Ever since I was diagnosed with ALS in 2010, I’ve become sensitive to how ALS is represented in the…
My Week of ALS Milestones, Plus a Special Honor for My Father
I’m all in when it comes to celebrating milestones, and as many of my readers know, I’m a glass-half-full…
My ‘Go-along’ Adventures Add Humor to Life With ALS
I use many strategies to keep myself engaged in life and avoid getting pulled down mentally by my ALS. Being…
With ALS, I Take Time for Minicelebrations Every Week
My week has been full of projects, online responsibilities, physical activities, minicelebrations, and, oh yes, living with ALS. And…
My ALS Strategy for National Eat What You Want Day
Like many ALS patients who have swallowing issues, a condition known as dysphagia, I follow a regimen of what…