4 Tips for Taking Care of Caregivers
While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
Meet the ALS Home Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers who come into the home of terminally ill patients have an important role to play in the…
‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator Diagnosed with ALS
The creator of popular children’s animation series SpongeBob SquarePants, Stephen Hillenburg, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) according…
Neurologist Talks About Diagnosing ALS
In this video from the Brattleboro Reformer, learn more about how ALS patients like Andy are diagnosed from a doctor’s point of…
Is There a Link Between ALS and Football?
In this video from Sports Illustrated, HBO Real Sports reporter Jon Frankel discusses the link between amyotrophic lateral…
How to Perform Hand, Foot and Leg Massages for ALS
Physical therapy is important for ALS patients. It helps manage pain, strengthen muscles, ease joint stiffness and improve circulation,…
Could This Newly Developed Molecule Treat ALS?
Scientists have developed a new molecule which has the potential to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Find…
5 Important Things the ALS Association Does
The ALS Association was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to helping patients who suffer from amyotrophic lateral…
Eye Muscles Remain Unaffected by ALS Progression
Research into patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has found that the eye muscles are not affected by the disease…
Study Finds Low Levels of Vitamin D is Not a Cause of ALS
A recent study has found that low levels of vitamin D are linked to loss of movement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…