ALS Stories: Todd Walker
This 2014 Roundabout U video is all about Todd Walker from Murray, Kentucky. Todd shares his ALS story, which began…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
6 Tips to Reduce Stress and Help You Relax
Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to…
9 Ways to Manage Brain Fog
One of the most frustrating symptoms of living with a chronic illness is brain fog. There are medications to treat…
The ALS Association Explains the Disease
https://vimeo.com/165626427 There are currently around 30,000 people in the U.S. living with ALS and that number grows by approximately 15…
Researcher Uses Hollywood Technology to Track ALS Speech Changes
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons, leading to wastage of the muscles. This affects…
7 Tips For Starting an Exercise Program With ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the deterioration of muscles in the body, leading to loss…
Woman Invents Magnetic Shirt to Help People With Disabilities
Following her husband’s frustration at not being able to do up the buttons on his formal work shirts, Maura Horton…
7 ALS Facts You Might Find Interesting
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also know as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells…
ALS Patient’s Family Uses Music to Raise Awareness of the Condition
This WKBW TV video is about Marcia from North Tonawanda. Marcia was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…
The Importance of Speech-Language Pathologists for Neuromuscular Disorder Patients
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) or speech-language therapists (SLTs) do much more than help people with speech problems such as stuttering or mispronouncing…