Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Finally Close Minnesota Waiting List for ALS Support Equipment

As ALS progresses, people often find their reliance on durable medical equipment increases significantly. Power wheelchairs, eye gaze communication equipment, lift chairs, scooters and Bestic Feeders are often cost prohibitive but necessary to help people with ALS maintain their quality of life. Find out how the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Chapter of The ALS Association was able to close its lengthy equipment waiting list thanks to the outpouring of generosity from people like you.

Meet the Newest Rising Star in ALS Research: You Won’t Believe She’s Still in High School!

Unlike other high school students who may be focused on learning to drive or securing their first job, Shohini Banerjee has her sights set on a completely different rite of passage — finding a cure for ALS. See her recently recorded TedX talk and find out how her scientific research is already generating major attention.

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BAYADA Home Health Care Provides Specialized Care for Clients with ALS
BAYADA Home Health Care is proud to partner with The ALS Association, as we share their mission of raising awareness about ALS and enhancing the lives of those living with the disease. Our care professionals understand the difficulties of daily living for people with ALS and the complexity of caring for a person living with the disease. At BAYADA, we offer a wide range of specialized services for people with ALS including nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and assistive (personal) care to help them live life to the fullest. As a Gold Level National partner, BAYADA has contributed more than $250,000 to The ALS Association in the past two years.