Larry Tyler from O’Fallon, Missouri, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, devoted friend, coach, and a successful businessman who traveled the world. Larry was diagnosed with ALS in 2014 and passed away just over 18 months later. Despite all the hurdles he faced, Larry managed to keep his sense of humor and faith, while this devastating disease ravaged his body, slowly paralyzing him and eventually robbing him of his life.
Hiring in-‐home assistance can help you cope effectively with the everyday challenges of living with ALS, as well as relieve some of the pressure on family caregivers. But sometimes, it can be difficult to make the decision to bring on additional support. Here are some guidelines that can help you with the decision process.
ALS Care Connection is a simple online tool that helps organize the community of people who want to help. It coordinates their efforts to more efficiently support families impacted by ALS.
Home modifications can be permanent or temporary, low‐tech or extremely sophisticated. To help address the many questions and concerns people and their families often have, The ALS Association has developed a series of educational videos to introduce and explain strategies to remain safe while living with the disease.
The ALS Association offers a full range of services that can provide emotional, physical and financial help to individuals living with ALS and their families.
Our Chapter offers a full range of services to guide and assist you as you learn more about ALS. We provide information on programs for patients, families, caregivers and allied health professionals.