Ways to offer help to people impacted by ALS
Asking for help can be incredibly difficult. You may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed when it comes to asking family and friends for help, but your loved ones will likely be more than happy to help you.
Questions To Ask a Potential Home Health Agency
This checklist from I AM ALS has questions to help guide your discussion with potential home health agencies so you can narrow your options and select the one that best fits your needs.
Questions to Ask While Interviewing Potential Caregivers
This checklist from I AM ALS is a helpful starting point when interviewing potential caregivers so you can find someone with the skills, personality and values to best fit your needs.
ALS and Activities of Daily Living
This guide from the Les Turner ALS Foundation provides helpful information on tips for maintaining energy, sleeping, equipment for adapting activities such as eating, dressing, toileting, recreation, grooming and more.
How to Know When to Hire In-Home Help
This article from The ALS Association helps you understand if the time has come to require in-home help.