Category Archives for ALS Care
Diet and Nutrition Guide for Individuals with ALS
As with healthy individuals, diet and nutrition can play a significant role for those who have ALS. This chronic degenerative disease presents numerous challenges for the individuals who have it. Difficulties
Continue readingLiving with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to progressive muscle wasting. There is currently no cure for ALS and typical life expectancy is between 3 and 5 years following
Continue readingEmotion Recognition Difficulties Improved with Positive Social Contact in ALS Patients
According to research in a recent Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) study it was discovered that the patients went through problems decoding negative emotions in other people. This was as a result of
Continue readingChronic Respiratory Support Linked to Reduction in Quality of Life for ALS Patients
It has been discovered that the majority of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) develop respiratory difficulties in the advanced stages of the disease. This calls for them being placed under
Continue readingDisease Burden in Caregivers of ALS Patients
It has been established that caregivers play a significant role in the treatment and support of people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). With a lot of concern, however, the recognition, acknowledgement
Continue readingFunctional Brain Network Topology of ALS Patients as Evident In Disability
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) can be regarded as one of the most fatal neurodegenerative diseases and is characterised by affecting the upper and lower motor neurons. Notably, all motor functions
Continue readingCommunicating At Last: Locked-In ALS Patients Using Blood Oxygen Levels to Communicate
Completely paralysed Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients who were also unable to talk can now communicate. They make use of a computer interface that can detect their thoughts by monitoring their
Continue readingRole Of Behavioural Changes and Cognitive Impairment In Mortality For ALS Patients
A recent report from researchers following a study demonstrated that patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) who develop Frontotemporal Syndrome (FTS), have their lives cut short in spite of
Continue readingPsychological Factors Affecting ALS Caregivers
A recent study has shown that there are psychological factors that play a major role in the burdens carried by people who take care of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients. The study looked into
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