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  • Accessible hobbies for ALS?

    Posted by Dagmar on October 7, 2025 at 3:15 pm

    Once my ALS symptoms set in and made my hands and fingers feel and move stiffly, I found I could no longer pursue my hobby of “trying out all things in the fiber arts.” Embroidery, painting on fabric, and even holding a hot glue gun steady became impossible. But I couldn’t give up being creative, so I adapted and now knit – very, very slowly.

    That got me thinking: if I struggled to find new ways to enjoy my hobby, other ALS patients must be too. Maybe we could all share what we’re into and inspire each other to pursue new accessible passions?

    Dagmar replied 2 weeks, 1 day ago 1 Member · 1 Reply
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  • Dagmar

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    October 16, 2025 at 12:43 pm

    I think that retaining hobbies, but finding new ways to do them is so important. Don’t give them up. Not only is doing something that gives us joy and satisfaction good for our attitude, it has benefit for the health of our brain as well. Here is the latest research:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOJL3gjc8ak

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