Patient Education Information

ALS - The Mayo Clinic offers this information about the diagnosis and treatment of ALS.

ALS Association: Facts About ALS - The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Basic facts about the disease can be found at this site.

Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis - The Journal of the American Medical Association offers this information.

Caregiver's Guide - Learn more on how to care for your loved one with this brochure from the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Initial Symptoms of the Disease - The ALS Association offers this information.

Lou Gehrig's Disease - KidsHealth wrote this information for kids, but you adults may read it too.

Meals for Easy Swallowing - Great tips and tricks for helping your ALS patient get some satisfaction out of eating, and avoid swallowing problems.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: ALS Fact Sheet - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. This government fact sheet will provide information on the disease, research, and additional organizations one can contact.

Reasons for Living with ALS - The ALS Association offers these reasons to keep on living.

What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? - The Muscular Dystrophy Association explains the disease.