For Caregivers

People living with ALS require increasing levels of care as their disease progresses. Most of the time, responsibility for personal care is taken on by caregivers such as family and friends.

This manual was developed by the Health Charities Coalition of Canada to assist patients, caregivers, friends, and families in understanding and navigating the Canadian healthcare system, and the actions you can take to help you receive the best possible health care.

What do you give someone living with ALS to show you care? There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ gift that works for everyone, but there are special ways to say “I am thinking of you.” The holiday season can be a perfect time to do just that. We recognize that it’s not always easy to know how to help, so we recently canvassed our regional managers and our online community for their gift ideas.