7 Things to Keep in Mind If a Loved One Has ALS
An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis can be devastating for both the patient and their family. If a loved one has recently…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
Filmmaker Finishes Film Project With Advanced ALS
In this video from CBS Sunday Morning, follow the journey of award-winning filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice…
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…
Wearable Robotic Hand Could Give ALS Patients Better Hand Control
This Facebook video from Science Nature Page shares a little bit of information about the wearable robot hand that has…
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…
A Song Inspired by ALS: ‘The Last Poem’
This video from Alisa Apreleva is all about an awareness campaign in Moscow, Russia, that’s helping to highlight amyotrophic lateral…
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…
Living With ALS: Chris Mehess’s Story
In this video from LA Fitness, 51-year-old surfing fanatic Chris Mehess shares his ALS story.
5 Benefits of Cannabis Tea for Chronic Illnesses
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are…
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…