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Be sure to bookmark this page and check in frequently as we are regularly adding new resources. If you’ve found a resource particularly helpful and don’t see it listed here, please recommend it to us by emailing info@sla-quebec.ca.

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Fact Sheets: ALS & Constipation – ALS Canada

Causes of constipation in people living with ALS and tips to reduce it.

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Fact Sheets: ALS, MS, and MD: Do they differ? – ALS Canada

Learn about the differences between ALS, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy — distinct diseases with symptoms that often overlap.

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Fact Sheets: ALS & Cannabis – ALS Canada

Safety considerations for using cannabis, its effects and side effects, and medical vs recreational use.

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Fact Sheets: Caring for Yourself: Information for Caregivers – ALS Canada

Caring for a person with ALS is an important but demanding role. Learn how it can affect you and tips for self-care.

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Fact Sheets: Feeding tubes – ALS Canada

A feeding tube can be used to support nutritional needs. Learn about its benefits and drawbacks, and when to consider this option.

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Fact Sheets: First steps after an ALS diagnosis – ALS Canada

This fact sheet offers first steps you can take if you or your loved one has been diagnosed with ALS.

Fact Sheets: Palliative Care and End-of-life Planning in ALS – ALS Canada

Learn about palliative care, end-of-life care, advance care planning, care decisions and medical aid in dying.

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Fact Sheets: Sexuality, intimacy, and ALS – ALS Canada

How you can maintain intimacy and healthy sexuality while living with ALS.

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