Hi everyone, I check in once a while to see what's going on but don't login a lot.
My Dad, 67, was 'officially' diagnosed about a year and half ago with ALS. He had been having symptoms for about four years but didn't say anything for the first two. My mom passed away suddenly from aortic stenosis about six weeks after we found out, so the last 18mths have been a big change.
My Dad's outlook has been good. He finds the humour in whatever happens and has a wonderful group of friends who still cherish his company because of his outlook. Don't get me wrong there is frustration and disappointment in the things that he can no longer do at times but for the most part he concentrates on what he can do . . . his positive attitude makes such a difference.
I am constantly surprised at the number of people that are diagnosed with ALS. I don't know if I was just oblivious to it before but the more people I talk to the more I hear of other people knowing someone who was diagnosed with ALS. I have to say that the people involved with the ALS community are wonderful, our local ALS society has been great as a source of information and support. I want to say Thank you to all of you out there who support the cause.
My Dad, 67, was 'officially' diagnosed about a year and half ago with ALS. He had been having symptoms for about four years but didn't say anything for the first two. My mom passed away suddenly from aortic stenosis about six weeks after we found out, so the last 18mths have been a big change.
My Dad's outlook has been good. He finds the humour in whatever happens and has a wonderful group of friends who still cherish his company because of his outlook. Don't get me wrong there is frustration and disappointment in the things that he can no longer do at times but for the most part he concentrates on what he can do . . . his positive attitude makes such a difference.
I am constantly surprised at the number of people that are diagnosed with ALS. I don't know if I was just oblivious to it before but the more people I talk to the more I hear of other people knowing someone who was diagnosed with ALS. I have to say that the people involved with the ALS community are wonderful, our local ALS society has been great as a source of information and support. I want to say Thank you to all of you out there who support the cause.