According to a 2005 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are at least 1.3 million caregiving youth between the ages of 8 and 18 in the United States. Friends, this report was more than 15 years ago! Today, we know for certain that this statistic is...
November is National Family Caregivers month. While we are focused on supporting every member of our ALS Texas family throughout the year, this month allows us an opportunity to host some extra special events for family members, and to remind everyone that caregiving...
“There are only four kinds of people in the world.Those who have been caregivers.Those who are currently caregivers.Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”― Rosalyn Carter November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize...
I felt I was falling short in a lot of places. You can’t have it all together. In January 2019, after a year of doctor’s appointments, increased symptoms, referrals and second opinions, Jack Mercz was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 53. In a recent ALS Texas...
The ALS Association of Texas is dedicated to recognizing, empowering, and supporting family caregivers throughout Texas. Our hope is to share the different perspectives of the ALS experience and walk alongside every family member throughout the journey—the journey...
