Join us for the NEALS webinar, "Feeding Tubes for People Living with ALS: What You Need to Know Before Getting One." Presenter Molly Spitz, RD, an ALS-focused registered dietitian from Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, will share essential information and insights about feeding tubes. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and ask questions […]
An open, supportive monthly bereavement group for anyone (family, friend, etc.) who has lost a loved one to ALS within the past year. This group will provide a place to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one to ALS; stories will be told, feelings will be explored, and information will […]
The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so tumultuous that they often feel exhausted and overwhelmed, hungry for emotional comfort. Together, with the […]
The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so tumultuous that they often feel exhausted and overwhelmed, hungry for emotional comfort. Together, with the […]
Open Enrollment is the time each year when consumers can sign up or make changes to their health insurance coverage. This presentation will outline why you should care about Open Enrollment, factors to consider when enrolling in a new plan, and the importance of choosing your plan wisely, especially for those diagnosed with ALS. We […]
Join us for the NEALS NICE Working Group Webinar on "The Role of Biomarkers in ALS" with James Berry, MD, MPH, and Bob Bowser, PhD, both principal investigators from the Access for All in ALS (ALL ALS) Consortium. They will discuss the evolving role of biomarkers in ALS. Biomarkers are biological markers, often genes and […]
Meets the Third Tuesday of each month from 1 – 2:30pm Facilitator: Anne Lidsky, PhD Visit: https://lesturnerals.org/support-services/support-groups-education/ to sign up. *Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*
Don't miss this opportunity to hear first hand from these extraordinary individuals as they share their experiences, insights, and aspirations in the pursuit of advancing ALS research. Together, let's harness the power of citizen research to make a lasting impact on the future of ALS treatments and support.
About the Program: Join us for our August ALS Learning Series on advocating for yourself and effectively communicating with your ALS health team, presented by Dr. Ambereen Mehta and Dr. Suzana Makowski, two leading palliative care ALS experts. This session will provide people living with ALS, their families, and care partners with practical strategies to ensure […]
Join us for the third webinar in the Respiratory Care in ALS series by the NEALS Ventilation and Respiratory Care Committee. This session will cover the current US guidelines for using non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in ALS, including research and clinical insights for optimizing NIV.
An open, supportive monthly bereavement group for anyone (family, friend, etc.) who has lost a loved one to ALS within the past year. This group will provide a place to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one to ALS; stories will be told, feelings will be explored, and information will […]
Presented by Heather Pillar Author of the new book, Memento Morrie: Images of Love and Loss with an introduction by CCALS Founder, Ron Hoffman Sunday, August 25, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET Join us for an informative and inspirational return to the wit and wisdom of Morrie Schwartz, the subject of Mitch Albom’s international best-seller, Tuesdays with Morrie. […]
