Month: November 2024
Resources for Persons Living with ALS and Their Caregivers Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at ALS United Illinois’s 11th Annual ALS Educational Symposium and Vendor…
Brianna Neal, MSW, LSW, Care Services Coordinator – Social Worker, ALS United Illinois There are many things that we experience in life that can make us stray away from what…
Flossmoor resident Cynequa Smith recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to Charleston, South Carolina, thanks to the Team Gleason Adventure Program. My Team Gleason Adventure to Charleston was amazing. I…
Joumana Fawaz-Baroody, RN, BSN, Vice President of Care Services, ALS United Illinois Navigating Fall and Holiday Travels with ALS: Tips and Considerations Traveling during the fall and holiday seasons can…
Gema Ramos, RN, Care Services Coordinator, ALS United Illinois Staying hydrated and taking in an adequate amount of fluids is very important for an individual with ALS. Liquids help with…
Aimee Mattes, OTR/L, CLT-LANA ALS symptoms can present challenges to performing day-to-day tasks. While each person’s journey is different, many will experience some combination of weakness in the upper body,…
Peggy Merriman, RN, BSN, Director of Care Services, ALS United Illinois One of the most active and often-accessed programs offered by ALS United Illinois is the Equipment Lending Program. This…
Joumana Fawaz-Baroody, RN, BSN, Vice President of Care Service, ALS United Illinois Dr. Carlos Lara is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Chicago and a board-certified neurologist…
Gema Ramos, RN, Care Services Coordinator, ALS United Illinois Did you see a new medication on the internet? Did you hear about a treatment for ALS on a social media…
Joumana Fawaz-Baroody, RN, BSN, Vice President of Care Services, ALS United Illinois Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal…