Improvising to go with the flow while living with ALS
I love it when all of my planning unfolds exactly as expected, and at the end of the day, I…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
How setting an intention to ‘simply be’ became an ALS goal
Is anyone else bombarded by social media messages to set goals, make New Year’s resolutions, or create a bucket list…
Sorting out the sometimes confusing advice on ALS and diet
What if I told you that eating sugar cookies and cherry pie could help slow down the progression of…
Just ask and ALS patients will tell you what we want: a cure
One important habit I enjoy doing every day is keeping up with the latest ALS-related news and research. But every…
My new ALS management strategy is to give myself a mission
As much as I’d love to be perceived as an I’ve-got-it-all-figured-out sort of ALS patient, I’m not. I have…
A faulty office chair reminds me to always look for opportunities
Who knew that a malfunctioning office chair could actually be a helpful addition to my daily ALS-focused exercises? I…
Here’s how I use a chair to safely do floor exercises
“Oh my, are you OK? Did you fall? Can I help you up?” Walking into the living room several years…
A childhood curveball at Halloween guides me in living with ALS
Being told I had ALS felt as if a rug had suddenly been pulled out from under me. My…
Lessons learned from the dysphagia symptoms that come with my ALS
Swallowing. It’s such a simple thing for most to do. But swallowing can also be a scary maneuver, especially when…
Understanding and accepting the process of aging and living with ALS
Yay, it’s October! Fall colors, pumpkin pie, Halloween, and my birthday month. Not only am I feeling “another year older,…