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Summer safety for individuals with ALS in AustraliaAustralian summer can bring heatwaves, high humidity, bushfire smoke and long journeys during the school holidays. For a person living with amyotrophic lateral…
Winter care for ALS patients in ToyamaToyama’s winter can be wet, windy and snowy, especially along the Sea of Japan side of the prefecture. Heavy snow may continue for days, while mountain routes,…
Dietitians in ALS management: practical support across AustraliaAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) changes more than muscle strength. Appetite, energy needs, swallowing, hand function, fatigue and the time required for…
Telehealth for ALS consultations in ToyamaTelehealth has become an important way for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to meet several members of their care team without travelling to a…
Home Care And Facility Care For ALS In AustraliaChoosing where care should happen is one of the most significant decisions after an ALS diagnosis. Home care can preserve familiar routines and allow a person…
The Emotional Journey of ALS: A Caregiver’s StoryWhen ALS entered our family’s life, it did not arrive as a single dramatic event. It appeared through small changes: a hand that would not grip a mug, words…
Feeding Tubes for People Living With ALSFeeding tubes: when and why? For ALS patients, the answer depends on swallowing safety, nutrition, breathing capacity, personal priorities and the support…
Managing saliva and secretions with ALSSaliva changes are common in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called motor neurone disease (MND) in Australia. The problem is often not that the body…
Why Multidisciplinary ALS Care Matters Across AustraliaAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND), affects movement, speech, swallowing, breathing and emotional wellbeing in…
Stories of hope for people with ALS in ToyamaAlong the coast of Toyama Bay and beneath the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, families affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are building lives around…