The Book Store
There are many excellent resources available to help you understand ALS, and solve the problems you may encounter.
Book Published by the ALS Society of Alberta
Grandpa, What is ALS?, By Bonny Gold-Babins - $10
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This is the story of the love shared by a grandfather, who develops ALS, and his grandchild who learns to accept and understand the disease. Their special bond remained unchanged. This book is for the whole family regardless of age.
Cries of the Silent, by Evelyn Bell - $12
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“This book opens a window of understanding into the ravages of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and into the mind and soul of a truly remarkable woman. What a privilege it is to meet Evelyn Bell in each painstakingly carved word! Readers will not wonder ever again what it must be like to have ALS.” - Suzanne Lawson, Executive Director, ALS Society of Canada
ALS Canada Resources
A Manual for People Living With ALS - $20 - ORDER
This manual provides information and helpful hints that will assist people with ALS to manage their new challenges. Chapters include What is ALS?, Coping with ALS, Your Healthcare Team, Adapting to Breathing Difficulties, and others.
Resources for ALS Healthcare Providers - $25 - ORDER
This book provides healthcare providers with some information on the challenges presented by ALS, by summarizing and presenting literature and resources available as accurately as possible.
Basic Information Series - $3 per booklet - ORDER
This series of booklets, created in 1990, provides an introduction to various topics faced by people with ALS, their families, and their caregivers. Titles in the series include:
- An Overview for People with ALS
- Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing Strategies
- Communication Strategies
- Mobility Strategies
- Breathing Strategies
- Coping with Grief - Strategies for People Living with ALS
- “How Can I Help?” - A Guide for Family and Friends
Resources from Other Units
Making Sense Out of the Senseless - The McFeat Family ALS Journey - $15 - ORDER
This is the story of the 20 month journey of the McFeat family which ended with the death of Forrest McFeat. They have attempted to outline the physical and emotional family and individual journeys as completely as possible. They hope the story will be helpful to everyone, especially patients and their families, the medical profession, researchers, and government departments.
Someone You Know Has ALS, by Lois Clark - $5 - ORDER
A simple way to help children understand and cope with ALS.