Living with ALS
Hear from individuals living with ALS and gain insight into their daily lives, the challenges they face, and the strength require to navigate a reality where every day counts.
Through their stories, we not only gain a deeper understanding of the disease but also a powerful reminder of life's fragility.
Torsten, the father of five, is diagnosed with ALS
It started with the fingers of the left hand not quite keeping up with the guitar playing. It was subtle but still a difference.
Roger Eliasson was strong and fit when he suddenly discovered that something was wrong with his body. Roger and his wife Louise talk about the news and what life is like after an ALS diagnosis.
After the ALS diagnosis
At Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, an ALS team with different professions works to meet and care for people with ALS.
Ulf Hedin on the need for gifts to defeat ALS
Ulf Hedin, Research Coordinator Borje Salming ALS Foundation and Professor and Chief Physician Vascular Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, explains why research in ALS is not allocated to general funding, such as heart disease and cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions About ALS
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a nerve disease that gradually leads to a loss of muscle control and strength. Learn more about ALS and get answers to the most common questions.