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In Gratitude for Caregivers this Thanksgiving. A Reflection on National Caregiver’s Month

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Sandy and I will spend the day gathered at a large table surrounded by friends and family at Charlie Brown’s, the very restaurant where we…

A Recipe for Caregiving: Love, Loss, and Lessons from My Mom’s ALS Battle for Family Caregivers Month

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My mom’s slow-progressing symptoms began to worsen as the world shut down in 2020. The isolation blurred my perception of her reality, and it took me time to grasp the…

Caregiving and Marriage: How ALS Has Transformed Our Lives – “Rom & Tobin”

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In 1983, I spent two years teaching English in Japan. Around 1984, my parents came to visit, and it was during that trip that I first heard about ALS. My…

Lou Gehrig Legacy Gala 2024

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The ALS United Greater New York community gathered on November 12, 2024, for the annual Lou Gehrig Legacy Gala, a night dedicated to reflecting on the strides made in ALS…

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