TAMPA (BLOOM) – November is National Family Caregivers Month and the ALS Association is emphasizing support for ALS caregivers. This November, they are encouraging viewers to share their caregiving ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Several years ago, we shared the story of Johnny and Charlene McDonald. They were making the best of the time they had left since Charlene had ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s ...

Bruce Courtney’s journey with ALS started with a sense of weakness in his right hand. At first, the Valley Center resident was diagnosed in 2016 with benign monomelic amyotrophy, a rare disease that ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Support from individual and corporate donors fuels the life-improving work of the ALS Network, formerly ALS Golden West. The ALS Network offers hope and help ...

When Howell resident Maggie Barnowski’s husband, Don, was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2010, she looked for a support group nearby. “It was hard to find one that wasn’t ...

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– ALS of Nevada is hosting their 'Walk for ALS' in Pocatello to raise awareness and collect donations for research into the deadly disease on Saturday. ALS of Nevada hosted its ...

Every 90-minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and every 90-minutes someone dies from ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. That’s why a northern Michigan ALS support group is ...

There’s no definitive test to determine whether you have ALS. Instead, if you’re experiencing symptoms that suggest you may have it, a neurologist will likely perform a variety of tests to rule out ...

'It's awful because some patients have done that and their loved ones watch them wither away. And it's a horrible way to die' You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you ...

People with end stage ALS lose the ability to breathe, have limited mobility as muscles become paralyzed, and may no longer be able to speak. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects certain nerve ...