Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine 11th Annual Les Turner ALS Symposium Monday, November 8, 2021 Save the Date

About the Program: Although we know that ALS is currently an incurable progressive neurodegenerative disease, it remains difficult for patients, families, and healthcare professionals to have discussions about the progression of this serious illness and to plan for the end ...

Meets the Fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm Facilitator(s): Ileane Mindel, RN, Julie Stowell, RN, CHPN and Elsa Cherwak, PT RSVP: Please email us at supportgroup@es.lesturnerals.org to RSVP

Years ago, ultra marathoner Alfredo Perro said to his friend Scott Kummer that he wanted to run one last 100-mile race before the end of the year. Scott and Alfredo decided to simply run from the Chicago "Bean" to the ...

About the Program: My ALS Decision Tool™ was developed in collaboration with people living with ALS, caregivers, advocates, researchers and clinicians. This groundbreaking decision tool is a web-based, interactive series of questions and considerations which can help you take control of ...

From 10:30am-12:30pm Facilitator(s): Ileane Mindel, RN, Julie Stowell, RN, CHPN and Elsa Cherwak, PT RSVP: Please email us at supportgroup@es.lesturnerals.org to RSVP

About the Program: During this webinar, the presenters will be discussing symptoms of mobility weakness and how ALS affects mobility. You will learn about a variety of mobility aids to assist you in your daily life and learn what information ...

About the Program: Veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS in comparison to those who have not served in the military. Dr. Kvarnberg, Clinic Director of the ALS Interdisciplinary Clinic at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital will provide an ...

About the Program: This webinar will focus on how ALS may impact your daily routines and how an occupational therapist can offer tips to make daily living a little easier. You will learn about devices for getting through your daily ...

A closed, 6 week therapeutic bereavement group for spouses or partners of people who have died from ALS within the past six to nine months. This group provides support, validation, and education in a supportive setting to those who are ...