The impact of an ALS diagnosis is profound. It’s not uncommon for daily tasks, such as meals, laundry, and children’s activities, to be less of a priority when providing care for a loved one with the disease. Caregivers may feel defeated by the growing list of tasks they are no longer able to manage.
It’s often hard to know when and how to ask friends and neighbors for help. And for those who want to offer a helping hand, it’s difficult to know just what is needed and how to make a difference.
Now, when someone asks what they can do to help, the answer is “give me your name and email address so I can provide access to our ALS Care Connection page.” ALS 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 those tasks families describe as “falling through the cracks.”
You need help organizing care for a loved one or family member.
You know someone caring for others and want to help.
You want to help people in your neighborhood.
Schedule and sign up for tasks such as meal delivery and rides to appointments.
Drop a line to say hello or offer support to the family.
Keep your team updated on progress and other ways to help.
Post or view personal photos and share a memory or milestone.
Quickly schedule meals, rides, and appointments for someone in need.
Send encouragement and keep your support team in the loop.You know someone caring for others and want to help.
The easiest (and free!) way to help those wishing to help others.
