Showing Love for Our Caregivers
Since February is known as the month of love, I’d like to shower some love on all the ALS caregivers…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Musings About the Language of ALS
During my professional years working in a hospital environment, we had to be familiar with using medical jargon. Some words…
We in the Rare Disease Community Can Learn From Each Other
ALS is a life-changing diagnosis, and like many newly diagnosed patients, I was disappointed and frustrated at what felt…
As Co-moderator of the ALS News Today Forums, I Wear Several Hats
Most folks know me through my column, “Living Well With ALS,” and perhaps don’t know that for the past…
Are You Listening? Tips for Better Communication in the New Year
What’s my big wish as we all move forward with pandemic life in 2022? To live in a world with…
My 2022 New Year’s Intention Is to Simply Be
Anyone up for setting their New Year’s resolutions? Not me. Normally, I’d use these days in January to conjure up…
We Must Rely on Our Resilience
Lately, living with ALS amid the continuing world health crisis has me dialing my resilience-meter up to “high.” Why? Both…
My ALS Superhero Goal Is to Be Stronger Than My Clothes
When I was diagnosed with ALS, one of the many things that changed was my relationship with clothes. I used…
Changing My Rollator From a Foe to a Friend
My ALS symptoms showed up in my feet and legs in 2010. Normally strong and coordinated from years of…
How Pivoting My Perspective Helps Me Live With ALS
I spent most of my life following daily habits and routines that shaped my perspective about how life ought to…