We’re committed to providing you with quick, easy access to a variety of resources related to ALS – from fact sheets and publications to book recommendations and resource guides. We provide materials free of charge to help deal with the impact of ALS.
Home modification options and safety are key factors that support quality of life during a journey with ALS. Please contact your local care services staff for referral to this virtual assessment program.
The ALS Caregiver Education Course addresses the physical and emotional impacts of ALS, interventions that may benefit a person living with ALS as well as those that may be harmful, the importance of safety and wellness for the person living with ALS and their caregivers, and strategies for care and resources to guide care decisions.
The ALS Association Care Connection is a private online calendar that can be used to support the entire family by organizing volunteers to take care of some of the tasks that families describe as "falling through the cracks" after an ALS diagnosis.
Choosing insurance is a big decision and should be considered carefully based on your unique medical needs. The ALS Association partners with the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) to provide The ALS Insurance and Benefits Resource Line, a source designed to provide individualized case management assistance for people living with ALS, their family members and caregivers.
Mississippi Department of Rehab loans durable medical equipment and assistive technology to patients to assist in daily living. The program loans or purchases a variety of equipment for patients as long as they are in need.
NuMotion loans durable medical equipment and assistive technology to patients to assist in daily living. The program loans or purchases a variety of equipment for patients as long as they are in need. We also accept equipment donations from families no longer utilizing their equipment.
NuMotion loans durable medical equipment and assistive technology to patients to assist in daily living. The program loans or purchases a variety of equipment for patients as long as they are in need. We also accept equipment donations from families no longer utilizing their equipment.
The ALS Association maintains an inventory of gently used durable medical equipment (DME) and assistive devices that can be loaned to registered members at no cost. We also have limited financial assistance available to our clients for the purchase of needed assistive equipment.
The Equipment Loan Closet has a variety of items to help people living with ALS every step of the journey, shared with us to be shared with you. Check with us and we may have the item available.