Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also know as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells…
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Filmmaker Finishes Film Project With Advanced ALS
In this video from CBS Sunday Morning, follow the journey of award-winning filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice…
A Year in the Life of Someone Living With ALS
In this touching video from Friends of Alan Gustafson, we see how quickly the progressive condition amyotrophic lateral…
Actor, director and playwright, Sam Shepard, has died following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The star passed away at…
Explaining Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
This very informative video from Khan Academy explains more about the progressive, degenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Living With ALS: Chris Mehess’s Story
In this video from LA Fitness, 51-year-old surfing fanatic Chris Mehess shares his ALS story.
This video from WCVB Channel 5 Boston is all about Rick Marks from Winchester, Massachusetts. Following…
6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management
Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms…
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…
ALS Stories: How Gus Is Getting the Most Out of Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FfWa7fcUw4 This video from Patients Like Me is all about baseball-loving Gus, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…