Archive Monthly Archives: August 2019
ALS Hospice Care Explained
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a serious, neurodegenerative disease. As human beings, we rely on millions of neurons to send messages between the brain and the rest of the body. When these neurons
Continue readingALS vs Parkinson’s Disease – How Do These Conditions Differ?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), share some common traits. ALS and Parkinson’s are both progressive conditions,
Continue readingOccupational Therapy for ALS Patients
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a debilitating and ultimately fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects some 450,000 people around the world today, according to available statistics. It’s
Continue readingA Look at the Different Classification Types of ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that damages motor neurons. These vital structures in the human body carry information between the brain and the rest of the body. They are also involved
Continue readingALS Home Care Explained
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a serious, neurodegenerative disease that is said to affect approximately 30,000 people in the USA at any given time. It causes the damage and death of neurons
Continue readingALS and Constipation: Causes and Management of This Symptom
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease that damages the body’s nerves so that they eventually cease to function and die off. It’s a rare condition that starts in one localised
Continue readingHow Assistive Technology is Helping Individuals with ALS
We’re lucky to be living in an age of great technological advancements. From smart phones to 3-D printing and the ‘Internet of Things’, technology seems to impact all aspects of our day
Continue readingALS Prognosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare, neurodegenerative disease that causes the death of nerve cells in the body. According to available statistics related to ALS incidence and prevalence, it’s
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