Month: July 2024

Meet Two New Faces at the ALS Clinics

July 8, 2024 Comments Off on Meet Two New Faces at the ALS Clinics

Dr. Priyadarshini Shubadra Priyadarshini, MD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in neuromuscular medicine who recently joined the NorthShore ALS clinic. Dr. Priyadarshini’s practice primarily focuses on diagnosing and treating neurological…

Keepin’ It Real with Kellie in Central IL

July 8, 2024 Comments Off on Keepin’ It Real with Kellie in Central IL

Kellie Branch-Dircks, MSW, LCSW, Care Services Coordinator – Social Worker, ALS United Greater Chicago Central Illinois – We Want You! Have you attended the Central Illinois Resource & Support Group…

Family Volunteer Assistance Program and You

July 8, 2024 Comments Off on Family Volunteer Assistance Program and You

Living with ALS makes daily tasks more challenging. The Family Assistance Program matches volunteers with families affected by ALS. Volunteers can help a person living with ALS or their family…

The Power of Self-Advocacy

July 8, 2024 Comments Off on The Power of Self-Advocacy

Sue Bowes, MSW, LCSW, Care Services Coordinator – Social Worker, ALS United Greater Chicago  ALS United is here to help you advocate for yourself or a loved one. We can…

A Deep Dive into Living with ALS

July 2, 2024 Comments Off on A Deep Dive into Living with ALS

Introduction Brief Overview of ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as ‘Lou Gehrig’s Disease,’ is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain…