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    Therapist Recommendations??

    Oh great, thank you for sharing that link. I'll try that as well.
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    Therapist Recommendations??

    How wonderful to already have that person close to you, Kim. I'll reach out to local psychologists' office near my parents and see if they have any suggestions. Thank you!
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    Therapist Recommendations??

    Thank you for these suggestions, Nikki! I'll try these routes and see what I can find.
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    Therapist Recommendations??

    Hi all, My dad has ALS (was diagnosed officially in October 2019), and he has shown interest in talk therapy with a psychologist/psychiatrist who has expertise/experience working with patients who have terminal illnesses. His ALS clinic team told him that there isn't anyone in our area with...
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    A daughter in search of answers for her father...

    I think you're right, Lenore. You all have helped me gain that extra confidence to broach these topics with her more directly next week and help her start making some plans so she can breathe a little easier. I really appreciate it!
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    A daughter in search of answers for her father...

    This is great — thank you, Ken. I'll share it with my mom, too. And I'm glad your current assistance is working well for you. It seems like that transitional phase is really important.
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    A daughter in search of answers for her father...

    Thanks <3 It brings me peace knowing I can participate to this extent, too. None of us will regret how we've spent this time together. I am going to gently push her about at-home care when I visit them next week. Even just a couple of hours a day so she can tend to her own health and needs...
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    A daughter in search of answers for her father...

    Thanks, Laurie. So far, my mom has done such an amazing job. I'm truly in awe of her. She's coordinated getting the handrails and wheelchair ramps and the chair itself alongside my dad, so they are logistically prepared. I'm just fearful that she will burn herself out worrying about my dad...
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    A daughter in search of answers for her father...

    Thank you, Ken. I appreciate the resources, and I'll definitely do so in my future posts.
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    A daughter in search of answers for her father...

    Thanks, Karen. Yes, he's been going to an ALS clinic every three months since his diagnosis to track progression, learn about what to do next, etc. I was able to attend with him and my mom in April, which was definitely helpful from an educational standpoint. It was also nice to hear...
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    A daughter in search of answers for her father...

    Almost a year ago, my dad was officially diagnosed with ALS. He showed atypical symptoms for a year up to that point (it presented more like Parkinson's disease), which is why the doctors weren't comfortable calling it ALS until they truly ruled out every other possibility. And as I'm sure many...
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