Life is tough for people with a chronic illness, but through the pain and the fatigue and all the other symptoms and side effects, they show an extraordinary passion for life and try to achieve as much as possible. With help from themighty.com, we’ve compiled a list of eight remarkable things…
Healthcare workers who come into the home of terminally ill patients have an important role to play in the final weeks of a person’s life. In this video from Brattleboro Reformer, learn about some of the healthcare workers and volunteers who looked after ALS patient Andy during his final…
The creator of popular children’s animation series SpongeBob SquarePants, Stephen Hillenburg, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) according to a report on variety.com. RELATED: Neurologist explains diagnosing ALS The 55-year-old announced that he was recently diagnosed with ALSÂ and is in the early stages of the condition.
What’s your nighttime routine like? In this humorous video from Gifted Lift, Lauren gives us a sneak peek into her nighttime routine as a person with a chronic illness. Discover seven facts about ALS you might find interesting. Having a healthy snack, enjoying life to the fullest, checking in with friends, as well…
In this video from the Brattleboro Reformer, learn more about how ALS patients like Andy are diagnosed from a doctor’s point of view. Andy shares his ALS journey in this touching video here. Neurologist Dr. Elijah Stommel explains that he sees two newly diagnosed ALS patients each week and that each…
In this video from Sports Illustrated, HBO Real Sports reporter Jon Frankel discusses the link between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and American Football. Gleason documentary follows the story of NFL star Steve Gleason’s journey with ALS. Find out more here. In particular, he references the case of Kevin…
In this EmpowerRN video, Caroline, a registered nurse, talks through the signs, symptoms and treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how the disease progresses. Discover seven facts about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis you might find interesting. The video is primarily aimed at fellow nurses, offering tips on studying…
https://vimeo.com/168979927 This short video from the ALS Association Texas Chapter shares the early symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using simple computer-generated animation. Discover seven facts about ALS you might find interesting. ALS is difficult to diagnose in the early stages as the symptoms presented can often mimic other diseases and conditions.
Learning that a loved one has a chronic illness is devastating, and even more so if that illness is likely to cut their life short. Everyone deals with the death of loved ones different, the grieving process is varied and there is no wrong or right way to go about…
Physical therapy is important for ALS patients. It helps manage pain, strengthen muscles, ease joint stiffness and improve circulation, which all help to keep patients as mobile as possible. Read about the six therapies needed for ALS patients. In this video from Living, not Dying, Chiara demonstrates…
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