ALS.COMMUNITY Building Your Care Team Series: ALS Caregiving 101 | Expert Tips & Real-Life Insights

Where do you start when building an ALS care team? In this ALS Caregiving 101 webinar from als.COMMUNITY, you’ll get a step-by-step roadmap for patients, caregivers, and families on how to create and manage a strong ALS support network. Join Mary Paolone, RN and Mental Health Specialist, and Lisa Cassidy, PT and ALS Widow, as they discuss the “What, Who, and When” of caregiving — from handling daily tasks to emotional challenges, teamwork, and long-term planning. 🧠 In This Webinar, You’ll Learn: - What ALS caregiving involves and key caregiver responsibilities - The personal growth and emotional rewards of caregiving - Who belongs on your ALS care team (family, friends, healthcare professionals) - Insights from Lisa Cassidy’s 22-year ALS caregiving journey - Why starting care early makes all the difference - Managing 24/7 care needs and preventing burnout - Overcoming common obstacles — resistance, privacy, finances, and acceptance - The value of communication and counseling as roles change - Where to find training and caregiving resources (PT/OT, YourGuide.com, and more) 👥 Featuring: - Mary Paolone, MS, RN – Coordinator, Neurodegenerative Disease Program & Mental Health Specialist, ALS Hope Foundation - Lisa Cassidy, PT – ALS Widow & Owner, Empowering Care Solutions LLC 🌐 About als.COMMUNITY als.COMMUNITY is dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by ALS. We provide education, advocacy, and a supportive platform for patients, caregivers, and more to share experiences, access resources, and navigate life with ALS confidently. ➡️ Learn more and join our community: www.als.community ➡️ Subscribe for more from our “Building Your Care Team” Series: www.youtube.com/@als.COMMUNITY?sub_confirmation=1 Keywords: ALS, ALS caregiving, ALS care team, ALS community, living with ALS, ALS support, ALS caregiver tips, ALS Hope Foundation, ALS resources, ALS families, ALS patient care, ALS education, caregiving webinar, caregiving support, ALS awareness, ALS caregiver training, ALS family support, ALS caregiving 101, build your care team, ALS webinar series, ALS care guide, ALS coping strategies, ALS mental health, caregiver burnout prevention #ALS #ALSCaregiving #Caregiver #ALSsupport #LivingWithALS #BuildingACareTeam #ALScommunity #ALS101 #FamilyCaregiver