As lifelong care providers, Independence-4-Seniors Home Care in Hinsdale and the Chicago areas knows that living with a muscle disease such as ALS doesn't mean giving up independence, quality of life, or hope.
With help from the experienced in-home caregivers at Independence-4-Seniors, persons with ALS can receive the daily assistance they need, along with compassionate encouragement to help care for their spirit as well as their health and safety.
Our caregivers work hard to make every day a meaningful day in the celebration of life for those in our care. Call us today to learn more about the specialized assistance we can provide for persons with muscle disease.
Downloadable Tools and Tips:
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Web Resources:
Click the links below for helpful resource websites regarding ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease or motor neuron disease.
PBA Symptoms No Laughing Matter
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a symptom that affects 15 percent to 45 percent of people with ALS, characterized by uncontrolled or out of character laughing or crying. Learn more about this ALS side effect and how to treat it in this article.
ALS Caregiver Web Series
This series of web videos walks caregivers through tips on how to provide care for a loved one with ALS.
Equipment for Daily Living for Persons with ALS
When learning how to adjust to activities of daily living as their bodies change, persons with ALS can benefit from some simple assistive equipment. The following is a list of devices and the issues with which they can assist.
Living With ALS© Manuals and Videos
These educational manuals and videos from the ALS Association are full of information on the many aspects of ALS and providing care for someone with ALS.
