I have ALS
*Palliative Care Conference – Anita Mehta, RN, PhD, CFT and Véronique Després, SW
An introduction to palliative care and its role in ALS, implications for family members, and an overview of available services and facilities at two different palliative care centres. Hosted by ALS Quebec.
*Optimizing ALS Nutrition in ALS: An Update – Madura Arunasalampillai, MSc PDt.
This webinar covers the importance of nutrition in ALS, barriers and nutritional interventions, and tube feeding. Hosted by ALS Quebec.
*Telehealth: an advantage for the ALS clinic – Dr. Geneviève Matte
This webinar discusses the use of telehealth to provide ALS care during the pandemic. Hosted by ALS Quebec.
*Cannabis in ALS : management of difficult symptoms – Dr. Angela Genge
In this conference, Dr Angela Genge, Director and Neurologist at the Neuro’s Clinical Research Unit, presents the main results of research on cannabis used for medical purposes for the treatment of certain symptoms linked to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Gleason
A documentary about Steve Gleason, former NFL player who was diagnosed with ALS at age 34, and his mission to live life to the fullest.
You’re Not You
Movie about an accomplished classical pianist diagnosed with ALS and the college student who becomes her caregiver.
The Theory of Everything
Oscar-winning movie about physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife Jane, and the impact of his growing success and ALS diagnosis on their relationship
Getting Up: The Tempt One Story
A documentary about the comeback of LA graffiti artist Tony Quan, who found a way to create art and write even after ALS limited his mobility and speech.