While there is currently no treatment that can either slow down or reverse the damage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),…
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Nursing a Patient With ALS
In this EmpowerRN video shared in March 2015, Caroline, a registered nurse, talks us through the signs, symptoms…
This emotional ABC News video shares how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has impacted former NFL star Steve Gleason’s life.
7 Symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurons in the nervous system and causes acute…
Soccer Coach Mom Talks About Living With ALS
https://vimeo.com/124557753 In this heartfelt video from the ALS Association Texas chapter shared in 2015, we meet Christi. The young…
10 Tips for Patients Recently Diagnosed With ALS
Being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a difficult and stressful time. You’ll probably feel incredibly overwhelmed in the first…
Prison Chaplain Shares His ALS Story
https://vimeo.com/124556645 In this video from the ALS Association Texas chapter shared in 2015, we meet Steve. A recently retired chaplain…
Explaining Early Symptoms of ALS
https://vimeo.com/168979927 In this short video from the ALS Association Texas Chapter, the early symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are…
Young Artist Talks About Life With ALS
https://vimeo.com/124559355 In this video from the ALS Association Texas chapter shared in 2015, we meet the talented young artist, Alexis. Alexis has…
Surfers Unite to Fight Against Motor Neuron Disease
https://vimeo.com/147387124 The Cure for MND Foundation visited the 2015 RipCurl Pro Bells Beach in Australia and chatted with some of…