ALS of Nevada http://www.alsofnevada.org Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:47:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Test http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/08/30/1123/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1123 http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/08/30/1123/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:56:40 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=1123
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]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/08/30/1123/feed/ 0 Volunteers celebrate another successful Walk n’ Roll/5K Run event. http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-group-of-volunteers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=title-that-goes-with-group-of-volunteers http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-group-of-volunteers/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:47:12 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=829 As you can see from this photo, volunteering can be fun. Please consider donating your time and helping us with one of our fundraisers.

Or consider becoming a fundraiser yourself by putting on a third-party event.

Please contact:
ALS of Nevada
PO Box 96177
Las Vegas, NV 89193

Our telephone number is 702-777-0500, and our fax number is 702-777-0503.

You can also reach us via email at admin@alsofnevada.org

 

]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-group-of-volunteers/feed/ 0 Joining together to raise funds for ALS of Nevada http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-different-different-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=title-that-goes-with-two-different-different-women http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-different-different-women/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:46:26 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=826 The annual Walk n’ Roll and 5K Run for ALS of Nevada helps fund services for ALS patients and their families. Walk n’ Roll/5K takes place in beautiful Police Memorial Park.

Participants can create their own Team and reach out to more people to increase their donation to ALS.

The event is open to the public.

Anyone interested in participating to support ALS of Nevada’s mission – from babies to seniors – are welcome.  Event is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Sign up for our newsletter to learn about the 2013 Walk n’ Roll and 5K Run.

 

 

]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-different-different-women/feed/ 0 Team Dorinson suits up to fight ALS. http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-team-dorinson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=title-that-goes-with-team-dorinson http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-team-dorinson/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:45:43 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=823 Rob Dorinson (second from right) is afflicted with ALS. He and his family and friends helped make the 2011 and 2012 Walk n’ Roll/5K Run for ALS of Nevada successful. One of his goals is to make sure that ALS of Nevada continues to raise enough money to become self-sustaining. He knows how important ALS of Nevada’s services are to patients, caregivers and families.

Given the progressive nature of the disease and the differences in how it attacks each patient, he understands just how important the free clinics are in Las Vegas and Reno. Whether the patient is affected in their limbs or their speech, the multi-disciplinary medical team can help treat them. Please take a moment to check out this article about Rob in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

TWO TIPS FOR THOSE AFFLICTED WITH ALS

  • If you live in Nevada and are suffering with ALS, please call 702-777-0500 or email admin@alsofnevada.org to understand all the services that ALS of Nevada can provide you.
]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-team-dorinson/feed/ 0 Form a team for ALS. http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-postnet-sign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=title-that-goes-with-postnet-sign http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-postnet-sign/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:45:03 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=820 This group walked in memory of Dennis Coogle. Each year we have many teams participate in our Walk n’ Roll events. It’s a great way to remember someone and to help others who are now afflicted with ALS. Join us – both events are held at beautiful sites. Registration available online – Fundraising and Events pages.

This year’s Walk n’ Roll events:

RENO Walk n’ Roll on September 15, 2012
Sparks Marina

LAS VEGAS Walk n’ Roll/5K Run on October 13, 2012
Police Memorial Park

 

]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-postnet-sign/feed/ 0 Two of the medical team determine nutritional plan for clinic patient http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-different-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=title-that-goes-with-two-different-women http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-different-women/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:44:22 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=817 The free clinics held each month in Reno and Las Vegas provide patients and caregivers with a multi-disciplinary medical team, including a neurologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, dietitian, social worker, and a representative from ALS of Nevada. All Nevada patients are eligible to attend and are scheduled every 3-6 months depending on their rate of progression.

The entire team is available during the clinic and is able to solve many treatment problems as the disease progresses and the patient’s needs change.

]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-different-women/feed/ 0 Dietician and speech pathologist team up on patient’s care http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=title-that-goes-with-two-women http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-women/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:42:41 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=814 Sometimes it takes several of the medical team members to come up with a new plan for a patient. Here the dietician and speech pathologist work together to determine next steps for an ALS patient with nutritional and language issues.

NUTRITION SOLUTIONS
ALS of Nevada offers a loan closet of ergonomic aids, including eating utensils, speech enhancers, button fasteners, long straws, and an automatic feeding station to assist patients in compensating for the loss of basic functions due to the disease’s progression.

COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS
Many technological devices that allow patients to better communicate when the ability of speech has been lost are loaned free. Dynavox, alphabet boards and Tobii are among a few of the communication devices for loan.

]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-women/feed/ 0 Two of the medical team discuss respiratory therapy. http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-guys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=title-that-goes-with-two-guys http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-two-guys/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:41:43 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=811 During the monthly clinic, the medical team has an opportunity to discuss changes to individual patients’ care. In this photo the sales representative for The Vest (a machine that ‘shakes up’ the lungs to clear them out) is speaking with the respiratory therapist about its potential uses.

Free monthly clinics are held in Reno and Las Vegas with a neurologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, dietitian, social worker, and a representative from ALS of Nevada at the clinic. All Nevada patients are eligible to attend and are scheduled every 3-6 months depending on their rate of progression.

Please either call 702-777-0500 or email admin@alsofnevada.org for more information about the clinics.

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ALS of Nevada free monthly clinics are held in Reno and Las Vegas with multi-disciplinary medical team available to all patients and caregivers. Each team consists of a neurologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, dietitian, social worker, and a representative from ALS of Nevada at the clinic. All Nevada patients are eligible to attend and are scheduled every 3-6 months depending on their rate of progression.

In Las Vegas there are now two clinics. Please email admin@alsofnevada.org for more information.

]]> http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/title-that-goes-with-sign/feed/ 0 Walking in honor of our uncle. http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/walking-in-honor-of-our-uncle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walking-in-honor-of-our-uncle http://www.alsofnevada.org/2012/03/18/walking-in-honor-of-our-uncle/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:39:56 +0000 admin http://www.alsofnevada.org/?p=805 These children are walking in honor of their uncle who is afflicted with ALS. They know what a tough disease it is and how much ALS of Nevada can help. Please join us at either the Walk n’ Roll/5k Run in Las Vegas or the Walk n’ Roll in Reno.

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) of Nevada is an independent, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization striving to improve the lives of those living with and fighting ALS throughout Nevada, one patient at a time. The organization started in 1998. The board of directors and executive director raise funds through events, corporate donations and sponsorships, grants and the generosity of individuals.

ALS of Nevada’s primary goals are to:

  • Help the Nevada ALS patient and family/caregivers live as full and normal a life as possible.
  • Aid patients through the loan of equipment or by other means.
  • Serve as a liaison, linking the ALS patient to available resources and information.
  • Educate and inform the general public as to the nature of ALS.

 

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