¶ Introduction
ALS is a complex disease that has a significant impact on both the individual and those around them. Its progressive nature requires regular reassessment of the individual's care needs and access to assistive devices. This is in contrast to discrete injuries, whereby there tends to be a single, immediate change to the individual's condition.
Illustration: Comparison of progressive and non-progressive diseases
¶ Articles
¶ General
- Newly Diagnosed With ALS First steps after an ALS diagnosis
- Milestones in ALS 🚧 Significant points in an ALS journey
- Best Practices Advice for use of assistive devices and transfers
¶ Health
- Care Decisions Managing care decisions, and end-of-life planning
- Care Planning Resourcing and scheduling of care providers
- Trials and Research General information about ALS research participation
For information about healthcare providers and assistants, see the Caring for ALS section.
¶ Finance
- Acquiring Assistive Devices Sourcing and financing equipment
- Cost Management 🚧 Controlling costs for equipment and care
- Employment Working with ALS, leaving work
- Estate Planning Wills, trusts, finance
- Insurance 🚧