Every ALS journey is different
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How early access to multidisciplinary care can improve outcomes for those living with ALS
June 20, 2024
Early intervention and access to multidisciplinary care improved the quality of life for Mike Cels, who has been living with ALS for over six years.
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Maintaining independence while living with ALS with the help of occupational therapy
June 18, 2024
Occupational Therapist, Krista MacMillan, explains how OTs helps those living with ALS and their caregivers maximize independence and quality of life and why early intervention is integral.
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The Role of a Respirologist on the ALS Care Team
April 1, 2024
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) commonly affects the respiratory system, as the disease progressively impairs the nerves that control the breathing muscles and the muscles become weak.
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Improving the quality of life for ALS patients through Speech and Language Pathology (SLP)
February 26, 2024
Many people living with ALS experience difficulties with their speech or swallowing as the disease progresses and begins to affect their ability to control the muscles used for these activities.
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The role of spiritual care in ALS
August 8, 2023
Spiritual needs are a part of life, and a spiritual care professional has an important role on an ALS multidisciplinary team. We sat down with Lana Kim McGeary to discuss the role of spiritual care and how it may benefit people living with ALS, their caregivers and loved ones.
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Optimizing nutrition in ALS Q&A with Madura Arunasalampillai
March 13, 2023
In this interview, clinical nutritionist Madura Arunasalampillai explains the vital role of nutrition in ALS disease progression, how she overcomes common nutritional challenges for people living with ALS, and what she finds most rewarding in her work.
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Working to improve the lives of Canadians impacted by ALS
March 13, 2023
We sat down with Dr. Lorne Zinman to discuss and bring to light the importance of early diagnosis, to highlight his work with ALS patients, and to find out what brings him hope for the future.
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The gift of caring for people with ALS
May 31, 2022
“Working together with ALS patients is not only rewarding, but it’s also inspiring.” This is a sentiment heard from a number of nurses, who are an invaluable resource for those impacted by ALS.
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My journey from athlete to ALS warrior
May 26, 2022
In this moment the world slowed down around me as I heard the words come out of the neurologist’s mouth, “You have ALS.” I was shocked. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
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A best friend’s life-changing decision
May 26, 2022
For some, the expression “best friends” really means family. That is exactly the case for best friends Paige Wilkins and Taya Jones. In 1999, the two first started working together at a senior centre in Scarborough.