What can I do to help my friend with ALS?
Offer to visit with the person with ALS so the caregiver can run errands, attend a support group meeting, do a favourite activity, or attend a religious service. Even if the caregiver does not leave the house, this will provide some personal time. Chances are the person with ALS will also enjoy your company.
What do you give someone who has ALS?
A gift of time can also be as simple as reading a newspaper or book aloud if someone you know with ALS is no longer able to turn the pages. Simply offering your company can provide comfort and support to a friend or loved one who is too tired to communicate, but would welcome a caring presence by their side.
How do you talk to someone with ALS?
Tips for Communicating with an ALS Patient
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) affects around 30,000 people in the United States.
- Choose the Right Environment.
- Slow Down the Conversation.
- Allow Periods of Rest Before Conversation.
- Talk to the Doctor About Augmented Speech.
- Sit Face to Face.
What do you ask someone with ALS?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ALS?
- What causes ALS?
- Is ALS linked to the environment?
- How many people with ALS have been identified in the United States?
- Is ALS equally common among men and women?
- Is ALS related to age?
- How long do people with ALS live?
- Can ALS be inherited?
What do you write to someone who has a chronic illness?
10 Things to say to someone with a chronic illness
- I wish I knew what to say, but I care and I’m here for you.
- I believe you.
- Can I bring you food?
- I know how hard you’re trying.
- Don’t feel bad if you have to cancel plans at the last minute, I understand.