Smooth Out a Rough Day with This Mental Game
My husband and I recently took a short trip out of town. On the morning we left, it dawned on…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Want to Slow Down Your ALS? Try Smiling!
What does smiling have to do with ALS? Or happiness, contentment, or feeling positive? These expressions of our sense…
ALS and My Hardly Mobile Phone
Would it surprise you to learn that I check my cellphone zero times a day? All around me, people are…
To Bank or Not to Bank? I’m Voicing My Opinion
A few years ago, during an ALS clinic visit, the topic of voice banking came up. I was…
Chasing Down My ‘Someday-itis’
My husband is one of those people who attacks projects from beginning to end with a laser-like focus.
How I Learned to Love My Rollator
In 2010, a few short months after my ALS diagnosis, I found myself having to rely full time on…
How to Avoid the Sticky Points
Lately, I’ve been on alert trying to avoid sticky points. These are what I call particular points in my day…
Even Summer Fun Needs Recovery Time
Summer is finally here, which means it’s time for outdoor events, fun trips, and visits from family and friends. I…
Changing My Perspective on a Rare Disease
Where were you on Feb. 28? Did you know that it was Rare Disease Day? Don’t feel bad if…
How to Create an Efficient ALS Mindset
ALS and efficient are two words not often used in the same sentence. But to me, they are a perfect…