Why I can be thankful in the bad situation of life with ALS
As I drove through town, I cringed reading a church’s changeable-letter sign: “Be thankful for everything that happens to you.
Articles by Kristin Neva
A do-it-yourself approach to mental health while caregiving
I’m a do-it-yourself kind of gal. This has served my husband, Todd, and I well over the last 14 years…
Reading others’ stories reminds me that I’m not alone
Sometimes I find perspective when I listen to other rare disease communities. ALS News Today is just one publication of…
Why building an accessible home was the right choice for us
Sometimes people reach out to me or my husband, Todd, to get our advice on building an accessible home. We…
Getting good sleep is challenging with ALS
Handling night care has been one of the hardest parts about managing ALS for my husband, Todd, but now…
Nature and community feed my soul as an ALS caregiver
It’s hard for me to get away from home because I’m the primary caregiver for my husband, Todd, who has…
An AI voice can improve quality of life for people with ALS
I’m thankful for the way technology is developing to improve the quality of life for people with ALS, including…
Good memories sustain us when life with ALS is hard
I like the Maroon 5 song “Memories” because I’m soothed by the melody, borrowed from Johann Pachelbel’s…
What is contentment when ALS is in the picture?
This morning, while my husband, Todd, was sleeping in the next room, I read a few chapters of Brian…
Years after diagnosis, we’re still learning how to best manage ALS
The other day I was using the brush hog on my tractor to mow a field when I noticed…