Learning about living life with ALS
Doug Nadvornick
Life for people who live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is both a joy and a great challenge. They, their families and caregivers must adapt their daily routines to accommodate patients’ changing bodies and energy levels. And they educate people who don’t live with ALS every day about the unique issues involved with the disorder. For example, did you know that asking a person with ALS to recline during a dental or physical exam may stop their breathing? » More …