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…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
Military Veterans Twice as Likely to Develop ALS
Military veterans are twice as likely to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as those who haven’t served in the military. MORE: …
ALS Stories: This Woman’s Diagnosis Motivated Her to Fight for Clinical Trials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvC5KheFWG8 This video from Patients Like Me is all about Cris, who is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Explaining Chronic Illness: An Alternative to the Spoon Theory
If you are active on social media and have a chronic illness, you’ve probably come across the term “spoonie.” The word comes from…
10 Tips for a ‘Common Sense Approach’ to Life With a Chronic Illness
While living with a chronic illness can be challenging, there are ways that you can make life easier and live a happy and…
An ALS Documentary: ‘Mr Connolly Has ALS’
https://vimeo.com/216244227 This film by Dan Habib is all about the extraordinary life of high school principal Gene…
4 Treatments That Can Improve Life With ALS
Currently, there isn’t a treatment available to cure or reverse amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) but there are treatments available that can…
How to Live Your Best Life With a Chronic Illness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZunn4ML5o If you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to slip into a malaise and feel sorry for yourself.
What Are Fasciculations in ALS?
Many people suffer from fasciculations or muscle twitching, and most of the time, it’s caused by drinking too much coffee, a…
4 Tests That Help Diagnose ALS
There isn’t one test that doctors can use to determine if a person has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Instead, doctors need…