Conquering the Gap Between ALS Diagnosis and Acceptance
Shortly after my doctor told me I had ALS, I faced the daunting task of sharing the news with…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Reframing Our Approach with a New Kind of ALS Diagnosis
Although each patient faces a different journey with ALS, we all share the memory of the moment when we…
Working Around My Workarounds
Living with ALS certainly has its challenges, which lead many of us to rely on workarounds. These are creative,…
I’m Learning to Heed My ‘Aha’ Moments While Living with ALS
I’ve always believed that I was open to new ways of doing things, but having ALS has put me…
How My AFOs Helped Me Learn to Live with ALS
Sometimes we need a nudge to help us get over a mental funk and back into the swing of life.
Staying Current on ALS Research and Learning from the Experts
Recently, I attended an “Ask the Experts” educational seminar sponsored by my local chapter of the…
How I Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by ALS
It doesn’t matter if you are a patient living with ALS, or the person who provides care,…
Introducing the ALS News Today Forums, Our Hub for Open Dialogue
I have exciting news to share with you about a community addition to this site! The…
I’m Not Surprised by ALS’ Link to Depression
Like many others in my ALS community, I try to keep up with ALS-related news and research.
Stepping Out of My ‘ALS Silo’
Growing up in Iowa, I knew that silos were beneficial for farmers who used them to store grain…