On the official website of the Quebec government, you will find a section dedicated to resources for all caregivers. This section gathers the essentials on this subject, such as:
Recognizing an informal or a family caregiver;
Profile of an informal or a family caregiver;
An Act to recognize and
During the month of February, conferences were held on Tax credits for caregivers and for people living with disabilities, presented by representatives of Revenu Québec.
If you missed the conference on Tax credits for caregivers and would like to have more information on this subject, click here to view
In November 2020, the first-ever ALS Canadian best practice recommendations (BPRs) were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal(CMAJ). Developed over a number of years by a working group of Canadian ALS clinicians, this document represents what specialists in ALS care agree should be the standard of care for any
This comprehensive guide offers an overview of what ALS is, tips and tools for people with ALS and their caregivers, disease management and assistive equipment information, legal and financial considerations, and more.
GUIDE
Culinary Care in ALS – A Nutritional Toolkit
The ALS Society of Quebec is proud to offer its nutritional toolkit called ” Culinary Care in ALS “. Intended for people with ALS, their caregivers, and health care professionals, it includes specialized content to help families address the changing nutritional needs
An illness like ALS brings about many changes and affects every member of the family. Children and teens may have concerns, fears and questions they don’t know how to cope with or articulate. The following resources are designed specially to help children and teens who have a family member living
This booklet is designed for children and will address some of the questions they may have about ALS including: What is ALS? What parts of the body are affected? What causes it? Will I get it? Do people with ALS get better? It will also help them address what they
Approximately 3,000 people in Canada are living with ALS, so children may not be able to find support among their peers. This booklet includes helpful information provided by young people who know what it’s like to have a parent with ALS. They talk about their experiences, worries, and fears, and
This booklet aims to familiarize educators with ALS by providing a better understanding of what a student whose parent has ALS must cope with, and by suggesting how school personnel can be supportive not only while the disease progresses, but also during bereavement.
Talking with Young People About ALS
