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I'm not sure if they are in contact with their local ALS chapter. Not sure how she'd get to meetings. The problem is only one family member is trained enough to taker her out of the house and even then it is quite the chore. He's also the one who works normal hours, has the insurance that pays...

Thanks for replying Katie. You actually brought another question to mind. I don't mean to pry or make you uncomfortable but I didn't know that those afflicted with ALS could live without a feeding tube. Like I said I'm still learning.

1) Is frustration among family members who take care of someone with (late stage) ALS common? Sometimes to the point of yelling and crying? 2) I don't quite know what others go through when a family member has ALS. Bouts of depression can go on for days and affect me as well. I try to be there...