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 Greater Chicago’s 11th Annual ALS Educational Symposium and…
Brianna Neal, MSW, LSW, Care Services Coordinator – Social Worker, ALS United Greater Chicago There are many things that we experience in life that can make us stray away from…
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 Greater Chicago Navigating Fall and Holiday Travels with ALS: Tips and Considerations Traveling during the fall and holiday seasons…
Gema Ramos, RN, Care Services Coordinator, ALS United Greater Chicago Staying hydrated and taking in an adequate amount of fluids is very important for an individual with ALS. Liquids help…
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 O’Connor, RN, BSN, Director of Care Services, ALS United Greater Chicago One of the most active and often-accessed programs offered by ALS United Greater Chicago is the Equipment Lending…
Joumana Fawaz-Baroody, RN, BSN, Vice President of Care Service, ALS United Greater Chicago Dr. Carlos Lara is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Chicago and a board-certified…
Gema Ramos, RN, Care Services Coordinator, ALS United Greater Chicago Did you see a new medication on the internet? Did you hear about a treatment for ALS on a social…
Joumana Fawaz-Baroody, RN, BSN, Vice President of Care Services, ALS United Greater Chicago Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and…