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2/17 |
Chapter Annual Meeting |
| 3/5 | Ask the Experts |
| 3/10-3/13 | National Leadership Conference |
| 4/2 | Share the Care Training |
| 4/9 |
Walk to D'Feet ALS Redlands |
| May '05 | ALS Awareness Month |
| 5/7 |
Walk to D'Feet ALS Ventura |
| 5/9-5/11 | Advocacy Days |
| 5/19 | Lou Gehrig's Birthday |
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PALS Support Group Meetings
ALS affects
the entire family with changes that can be challenging, stressful and at
times frightening. Talking about it sometimes helps, as does having useful
information on what to expect and how to manage
symptoms. The support group is an essential tool in helping
patients, their caregivers, families and friends live with ALS. Led by
professionals, support groups provide opportunities for group members to
share their personal experiences and to learn more about living with ALS.
Meetings are free and open to all patients and concerned others regardless
of where treated.
What is an ALS Support Group?
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sharing helpful hints in dealing with doctors, employers, friends, and relatives. |
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sharing practical advice on day-to-day living with ALS. |
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facilitators and participants who have genuine concern for others. |
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a safe place to express oneself. |
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families who just found out "they" have ALS and who want to know more. |
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individuals who share experiences about participating in clinical trials. |
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sometimes about the tremendous stress put on relationships and families. |
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a place where you can reach out and help others by sharing your experience. |
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about hope and helping. |
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Group Therapy. You don't have to share anything about yourself if you don't want to. |
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going to enable you or your loved ones to breeze through the devastating experience of living with ALS. It will provide help and support. |
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Circle of Care Coordinator Trainings
July 10
in Torrance, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
August
7th in Westlake Village, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
To
enroll: contact Joyce Lauterback, MFT, (818) 249-3021 or
[email protected]
Currently the Chapter facilitates the following support groups:
Pasadena Support Group
Meetings: Third Saturday of the Month, 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lamanda Park Library, 140 South Altadena Drive, Pasadena, C.
Directions: 210 Freeway, Exit Sierra Madre Blvd., travel south on Altadena Drive past Colorado to 140 South Altadena Drive.
For Further Information: Call Janet Simms at (323) 222-1808
Ventura County/Westlake Village
Meetings: 4th Saturday of the Month, 1:00 p.m.
Location: City of Westlake Village/Library City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
For Further Information: Call Deborah Saier (805) 551-8622
Monolingual (Spanish Speaking) Support Group Meets Quarterly
Fecha: El grupo se reune cada tercer Sabado en enero, ABril, Julio y Octubre
Hora: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Lugar: En la libreria Leland R. Weaver en South Gate, 4035 Tweedy Blvd., 90280
Presentadora: Martha Mowatt, (562) 889-9452
The ALS Association Greater
Los Angeles Chapter • P.O. Box 565, Agoura Hills, CA 91376-0565, Tel: (818)
865-8067
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