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*Checklist for following clients with ALS & PLS – Excel

A checklist of topics for health care providers to discuss with patients who have experienced an ALS or PLS diagnosis. In Microsoft Excel format.

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*A Guide to ALS Patient Care for Primary Care Physicians

Information about ALS signs and symptoms, progression, symptom management, changing patient needs, interdisciplinary care, and more.

Beyond the Bucket

The story of baseball player Peter Frates, whose courageous battle with ALS included turning the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge into a successful awareness-raiser that motivated people to act.

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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.

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You’re Not You

Movie about an accomplished classical pianist diagnosed with ALS and the college student who becomes her caregiver.

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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.

Lessons on Living – Morrie Schwartz

Morrie Schwartz, the college professor of Tuesdays with Morrie, shares his recollections and wit with ABC News in his final days with ALS.

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