Title: Navigating Advanced Directives Date/Time:  Monday, April 15th at noon CST Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8687536477912516955 About the talk:  Advanced directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care. When living with ALS, it is important to think ahead about what kind of care you may want in the future. Advanced directives are a way to ensure that you, your […]

About the program: People living with ALS must make many complex decisions regarding their future care needs, which can be stressful and overwhelming. In our upcoming ALS Learning Series, with Dr. Anne Hogden, she’ll discuss how she and other researchers have collaborated with the ALS community, their family members, and their ALS care teams to […]

DAY 1 | MEDICAL | Aetiology, Diagnosis and Genetics AUDIENCE | General Practitioners, Neurologists, Nursing fraternity and Allied health practitioners The Motor Neuron Disease Association of South Africa and Genoa Underwriting Managers are delighted to invite you to a webinar hosted via the Zoom platform.  Hosted over 3 days, local and international guest speakers will discuss […]

About the Program What can you do to control your phone or tablet, when tapping on the screen becomes difficult? June's ALS Learning Series will describe in detail how to control your mobile devices totally hands-free with just your voice. After seeing how powerful Voice Control is on iPhones and iPads, and Voice Access is […]

DAY 3 | LAW AND ETHICS | Ethics AUDIENCE | Everyone The Motor Neuron Disease Association of South Africa and Genoa Underwriting Managers are delighted to invite you to a webinar hosted via the Zoom platform.  Hosted over 3 days, local and international guest speakers will discuss Motor Neuron Disease. Local and international guest speakers […]

Date/Time:  Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 12pm CST Title: Empower your voice: Navigating conversations with your ALS care team Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9ZTnqnxhQZ6yIkLTNOZ8Wg About the Program: Join us for our August ALS Learning Series on advocating for yourself and effectively communicating with your ALS health team, presented by Dr. Ambereen Mehta and Dr. Suzana Makowski, two leading palliative care […]

Title:  Open Enrollment Matters: Health Insurance Considerations for People Diagnosed with ALS Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6A8UOAtqR2eiOF9RJUYz9A#/registration About the Program Open Enrollment is the time each year when consumers can sign up or make changes to their health insurance coverage. This presentation will outline why you should care about Open Enrollment, factors to consider when enrolling in a […]

Join us for the NEALS webinar, "Feeding Tubes for People Living with ALS: What You Need to Know Before Getting One." Presenter Molly Spitz, RD, an ALS-focused registered dietitian from Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, will share essential information and insights about feeding tubes. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and ask questions […]

Join us for the final installment in the "Advanced Respiratory Care in ALS" series as we delve into the complexities of respiratory failure in ALS. This session will focus on crucial end-of-life and quality of life considerations, aiming to facilitate timely advanced directives. Our expert presenters will discuss key aspects of respiratory care, including the […]