Solving a problem puts a sparkle back in my husband’s eyes
Since my husband, Todd, is paralyzed from ALS, he can’t help with household chores and maintenance anymore. That puts…
Articles by Kristin Neva
We’ve developed a dark sense of humor living with ALS
When I took my son to the doctor for his sports physical, the nurse went through a checklist of health…
Why it’s vital for caregivers to set boundaries
My 13-year-old son and I started mountain biking a few summers ago during the pandemic. He quickly became…
Improving my husband’s comfort feels like a win
Ever since my husband Todd’s ALS led to his paralysis, it has been hard for him to get comfortable.
ALS has taken my husband’s ability to play golf, but not his passion for it
About 19 years ago, my newlywed husband, Todd, bought me golf clubs. He loved the sport and thought it’d be…
Trying to see beauty after 13 years with a diagnosis of ALS
As I fed my husband, Todd, his morning breakfast, a charm of yellow finches caught our attention, flitting to and…
Getting over my reluctance to ask for help as an ALS caregiver
I don’t like asking for help, but when it’s for my husband, I’ll do it. Last Friday, after…
The ways music has comforted us while living with ALS
A friend who visited Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for a serious health issue posted a video on social media…
‘Burn the beaver’ and other unanticipated domestic advice
“You should burn the beaver,” my husband, Todd, said. Over the last several years, since he has been paralyzed due…
As an ALS caregiver, I’m constantly evaluating cold, flu, and other risks
Last week, I was in a grocery store and noticed another shopper had an occasional cough and wasn’t covering his…