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ALS

Caring for ALS Patients

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative condition that gradually limits people’s ability to move, speak, eat, breathe, and take care of themselves. Approximately 5,000 people receive an ALS diagnosis every ...
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ALS age of onset
ALS

ALS Age of Onset

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a degenerative disease that primarily affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. While the initial symptoms are small and subtle, people with ALS will eventually need help with ...
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is ALS hereditary
ALS

Is ALS Hereditary?

When you look in the mirror, you probably see your family’s heritage reflected back at you in features like your face shape, hair color, and skin tone. You might have also inherited other traits, including ...
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stages of ALS
ALS

ALS: Stages and Caregiving

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It involves muscle atrophy and progressive degeneration of the motor neurons that control voluntary movements and muscle ...
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ALS caregiving
ALS

Caring for ALS Patients

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative condition that gradually limits ...
ALS age of onset
ALS

ALS Age of Onset

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a degenerative disease that primarily affects the nerve cells in the ...
is ALS hereditary
ALS

Is ALS Hereditary?

When you look in the mirror, you probably see your family’s heritage reflected back at ...
stages of ALS
ALS

ALS: Stages and Caregiving

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a condition that affects nerve cells in the brain ...
Alzheimer's and brain awareness month
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Observing Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which promotes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, its effects on ...
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Frontotemporal Dementia: Symptoms and Home Care

Frontotemporal dementia is a degenerative brain disease that progressively affects memory, personality, emotions, behavior, coordination, ...
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Sundowning and Dementia

For some people with cognitive decline, late afternoon and early evening can be challenging. As ...
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Preventing Heart Attacks in Older Adults

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people aged 65 ...
ALS caregiving
ALS

Caring for ALS Patients

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative condition that gradually limits ...
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Cue-Dependent Forgetting Explained

As your loved one gets older, they may start showing signs of mild forgetfulness, such ...