Staying Connected with Others When You Have ALS

ALS nurse and mental health specialist Mary Paolone suggests ways people living with ALS can stay connected with others-and why it is so important. Learn more about ALS mental health at www.youralsgui....
Mary Paolone, MS RN, is the program coordinator, nurse coordinator, and mental health specialist at the MDA/ALS Center of Hope at Temple University. With degrees in nursing and counseling psychology, Mary has worked with chronic pain and illness for most of her career. She has supported families impacted by ALS for over 15 years.
Once a month, Mary hosts virtual support groups for ALS caregivers, people living with PLS, and those who have lost a loved one in the past two years. Learn more at www.youralsgui...
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All so very true, but what I've been surprised and disappointed with is how the majority of my "friends" don't attempt to stay in touch, resulting in me feeling at the core, most people are selfish.