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Dedicated to Finding a Cure for ALS The ALS Association

WEBJoin us at ALS Nexus. ALS Nexus brings together leaders in the ALS community to connect, collaborate, and change the future of ALS. This is more than a …

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Understanding Insurance and Benefits When You Have ALS

WEBResults from a 2020 ALS Focus survey, “Understanding Insurance Needs and Financial Burdens,” show that insurance creates significant stress for people living with ALS and …

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ALS Certified Centers & Clinics The ALS Association

WEB127 S. San Vicente Blvd. Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion, Sixth floor, A660 Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Basic Home Care for ALS Patients The ALS Association

WEBBasic Home Care for ALS Patients. The purpose of this booklet is to provide basic information about home care for people affected by ALS. While a variety of …

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Obtaining an ALS Diagnosis The ALS Association

WEBA: You’re asking very important questions. And you’re right; it takes on average about nine to 12 months for someone to be diagnosed with ALS, from the time …

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FDA-Approved Drugs for Treating ALS The ALS Association

WEBThere are currently six drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat ALS and its symptoms: Qalsody, Radicava, Rilutek, Tiglutik, Exservan and …

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FYI: Nursing Management in ALS The ALS Association

WEBAssess urination pattern and patterns of fluid intake. Assess ability to transfer to toilet or commode, or standing ability for a male. Assess for signs and symptoms of …

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FYI: Medicare and Home Health Care The ALS Association

WEBMedicare is a federally funded insurance plan that provides health insurance to people 65 years and older, as well as to younger people with certain disabilities and …

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More Information on Certified Centers & Clinics

WEBSince 1998, our nationwide network of Certified Treatment Centers of ExcellenceSM has provided evidence-based, multidisciplinary ALS care and services in a supportive …

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Fighting to Ensure Better Access to ALS Clinic Care for Everyone …

WEBOn behalf of everyone living with ALS and their families, the ALS Association sent a letter this week to members of the House and Senate demonstrating our support …

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FYI: Cognitive and Behavioral Changes in ALS: A Guide for People …

WEBFor some people with ALS, changes in thinking and behavior are quite significant and severe such that these people are challenged to make informed decisions about their …

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FYI: Epidemiology of ALS and Suspected Clusters

WEBEpidemiology is the study of factors that influence the frequency and distribution of disease, injury and other health-related events and their causes in a defined human population. …

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How We Fight ALS The ALS Association

WEBThe Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS ®, is held in numerous cities in the fall and spring across the nation. Since the debut of the Walk in 2000, the event has raised more than …

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Better, Together: The ALS Multidisciplinary Care Approach

WEBOur multidisciplinary care model brings together a team of specially-trained health care professionals who can address the many needs of people living with ALS, …

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The Benefits of Physical Therapy for People Living With ALS

WEBOctober 1st marks the first day of National Physical Therapy Month, a time to raise awareness of the key role that physical therapists play in helping people improve …

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ALS Awareness Month: How our fight continues

WEBDuring the month of May we have a full calendar to increase awareness of ALS and of the severe physical, emotional, and financial burdens it creates for people living with the …

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