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…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
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…
Why We Still Need More ALS Awareness
Did you know that May has been ALS Awareness Month for the past 30 years? Yes, that’s right, 30 years.
Sitting Too Much? These 3 Tips Can Help
ALS life sure involves a lot of sitting. Although I keep myself busy with daily projects, most of what I…
Teaching and Learning About ALS Life
I’m always eager to help others improve their understanding of what it’s like to live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
A Quick Strategy to Help Balance Our ALS Life
I’d like to send a hearty congratulations to us all! Why the celebration? Well, we’ve survived the first three months…
Who Is Protecting Whom?
Lately, I’ve been pondering the many ways our lives have changed for the sake of safety, like tamper-proof packaging, airport…
My Recovery Plans Come to the Rescue
If you happened to read my column last week, you’re probably thinking I’m writing this while sitting on a…
How I Use Recovery Plans to Face Stressful Events
This month, I have a few ALS-related activities scheduled that in the past could have easily left me feeling exhausted.