Monthly Archives: January 2011

VA “ALS Association” License Plate – Patient Transportation Program

Posted on January 5, 2011 by alscaregiver

The ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter has a Patient Transportation Program.  That is one of the most valuable programs that they offer.  You may think to yourself: “what, do they give patients rides?”  It is so much more than that.  Here … Continue reading →

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The Road to ALS

Posted on January 5, 2011 by alscaregiver

She would have problems swallowing certain foods years and years ago.  She would always pat the top of her chest as if that would be of assistance. She used to sing like Mahalia Jackson.  When she would stand up in … Continue reading →

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Last Night My Mother Cried

Posted on January 5, 2011 by alscaregiver

Last night my mother cried while laying in the bed at the hospital emergency room once she and I were finally alone. Last night my mother cried and it was the very first time I saw her shed a tear over this … Continue reading →

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