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Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day :) I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother... I wish I could say something - anything - that could make this better. You are a wonderful husband and father. And your wife knows it. Nothing will ever change that.- Words: 41
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My mother's mental state... she is so cruel.
My mother was diagnosed last year. The majority of her body has succumbed to ALS. She can still speak, move her left arm, and her neck. Over the past few weeks, her mental state has changed. She has always been someone who speaks her mind, and in some cases - should not - but rarely to...- theotherginger
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Please, read. Advice needed. Out-of-pocket care options?
Hello, I’m new to this forum. My mother was diagnosed with ALS in June of 2017. However, we believe her symptoms began a year or more prior. As you all know, it was devastating. My father is her primary caregiver. The ALS Association assists us with a nurse aid for 10 hours per week. We...- theotherginger
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