Ask Me Anything ALS - Women Living with ALS

Ask Me Anything ALS is an idea born out of the community where I AM ALS advocates living with and impacted by ALS come together to answer questions from an audience of people who are seeking more information about a specific topic. The Ask Me Anything ALS - Women Living with ALS event focused on the unique challenges women face with ALS, including body image and body changes, working and the decision to retire early, dating and socializing, and platonic relationships. This conversation covered those challenges and more, as well as ways women living with ALS have navigated their ALS journey and found hope along the way.

About ALS
ALS is a disease that attacks cells in the body that control movement. It makes the brain stop talking to the muscles, causing increased paralysis over time. Ultimately, ALS patients become prisoners within their own bodies, unable to eat, breathe, or move on their own. Their mind, however, often remains sharp so they are aware of what’s happening to them.

About I AM ALS
I AM ALS is a patient-led community that provides critical support and resources to patients, caregivers and loved ones. We empower advocates to raise mainstream awareness and lead the revolution against ALS in driving the development of cures. Find out more on their website: https://iamals.org