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ALS Values Assessment Guide Helps Patients Improve Quality of Life
Imagine the wave of emotions individuals and their loved ones experience after receiving a diagnosis of ALS – sadness, anger, shock, and fear. Individuals living with ALS face a myriad of uncertainties concerning their future. Many are seeking answers to questions they have about their future.
A multidisciplinary team of Unity clinicians with decades of collective ALS experience, with input from ALS United Greater Chicago, developed a comprehensive guide to help ALS patients make essential decisions as their condition progresses.
“Given that ALS is invariably a fatal disease, with progressive impairment to functioning and increasing burdens to the care partners, it is essential that the care team have frank and open discussions with individuals with ALS.” -Judith Mintz, LCSW
The ALS Values Assessment Guide is designed for use by moderately to well-informed healthcare professionals working collaboratively with patients and their families. It serves as an excellent tool during care plan meetings and is well-suited for educational purposes for clinical staff providing care to individuals with ALS and their care partners.
Key Features of the ALS Values Assessment Guide helps patients and their caregivers:
- Understand Their Condition
- Identify Support Resources
- Consider Important Choices
- Assess Personal Values
- Gain Insight on Future Needs
In the realm of ALS care, informed decision-making is paramount. The ALS Values Assessment Guide empowers patients, healthcare professionals to navigate the complexities of ALS, providing a roadmap for collaborative decision-making based on the values and priorities of those living with ALS.
Download the guide and enhance the quality of care provided to individuals and families affected by ALS.
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