Palo Alto – ALS Online Support Group Contact Shannan for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Shannan Sonnicksen, LCSW, MPH 510-342-9313, ssonnicksen@alsagoldenwest.org mailto:ssonnicksen@alsagoldenwest.org
Pomona Online Support Group Call Crystal for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Crystal Galvan, RRT 747-284-3003, cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org mailto:cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org
Featuring Melinda Kavanaugh, PhD, MSW, LCSW, Associate Professor, Social Work and Director in Social Welfare at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Despite the growing focus on people living with ALS and their adult caregivers, children and youth caregivers, or “young caregivers,” remain the most hidden […]
All-Hawaii Support Group Please contact Regional Care Manager Cindy for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Cindy Hatori, MS chatori@alsagoldenwest.org; mailto:tdavis@aslagoldenwest.org; 808-219-9036
Bakersfield/Fresno ALS Online upport Group Please contact Robin for information on how to join the meeting using Zoom! Facilitator: Robin Eller, RT: 661-364-1913 or reller@alsagoldenwest.org mailto:reller@alsagoldenwest.org
Neuroinflammation is a major driving force in the pathophysiology of the neurodegenerative diseases ALS and Alzheimer Disease. Such neuroinflammation is characterized by alterations of the immune system - primarily the presence of pro-inflammatory macrophages and microglia, as well as dysfunctional regulatory T-lymphocytes (known as Tregs). Together these promote neuronal degeneration and contribute significantly to the […]
From Center for Medicare Advocacy - Practical points as well as advocacy topics.
San Luis Obispo - ALS Online Support Group Please contact Julie for information on how to join the meeting using Zoom! Facilitator: Julie Scurich, OTR/L, ATP: 831-247-9878 or jscurich@alsagoldenwest.org mailto:reller@alsagoldenwest.org
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Transition Support Group Meeting (Every fourth Tuesday of every month.) […]
Contact Kathleen for information on how to join online using Zoom! Facilitator: Kathleen Kelsey, RCP 818-292-4315 or Kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org
For details -- https://iamals.org/action/join-the-i-am-als-social-hour/
Veteran's ALS Online Support Group This group will support U.S. Veterans, their family, friends and/or caregivers touched by ALS. The focus is keeping individuals connected with their local VA/PVA and educating on all benefits and resources currently available, while also meeting other Veterans and their families for support on their ALS journey. Please contact Robin […]