ALS Society of BC & Yukon has many resources which can be accessed by Healthcare Professionals.
EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
The ALS Society of BC Equipment Loan Program is designed to help people cope with the daily challenges of decreasing mobility and independence, through obtaining basic and essential assistive equipment. This includes mobility equipment, communication devices and respiratory equipment, if needed. The equipment loan program is available to patient members who are unable to obtain equipment through other funding sources.
Equipment Loan Program Policies & Procedures Manual
FORMS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
- Assistive Equipment Prescription Form
- Equipment Repair or Service Call Request Form
- Patient Application for Membership
INFORMATION ABOUT ALS
The ALS Society of Canada has created resources for People Living with ALS, their families and Healthcare Professionals.
- Manual for People Living with ALS
- CD Rom for Healthcare Professionals: Guide to ALS Patient Care (available on request)
ALS FACT SHEETS
These easy to read info sheets from ALS Canada provide an overview on a variety of ALS related topics.
- ALS & Cognitive Changes Fact Sheet
- ALS Facts Sheet
- ALS First Steps Fact Sheet
- ALS Ways to Help Fact Sheet
- ALS-MS-MD, How they differ Fact Sheet
- Alternative Treatments Fact Sheet
- Caregiver Stress Fact Sheet
- Clinical Trials Fact Sheet
- Compassion Fatigue Fact Sheet
- Complimentary Therapies Fact Sheet
- Coping with Grief Fact Sheet
- Genetic Testing for ALS Fact Sheet
- Natural Health Products Fact Sheet
- 10 Facts about Pain Fact Sheet
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet
- Reducing Stress Fact Sheet
- The Dangers of Unproven Therapies Fact Sheet
- Sexuality, Intimacy and Chronic Illness Fact Sheet
- Ventilation: Options and Decision Making Fact Sheet
- Stem Cells Fact Sheet
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
ALS Society of Canada’s ALS411 is a specially designed website for Children and Teens. It offers interactive tools to provide information about ALS.
Visit www.als411.ca for more information on the following:
- ALS411 booklet for children: When someone special has ALS
- ALS411 booklet for children: Helping Children cope with ALS
- ALS411 for teens: When your parent has ALS
- Talking with Young People about ALS – For Schools
- Talking with Your Patient’s Children about ALS – A Primer for Health Professionals
LINKS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
The following links relate to services available to support the care of People Living with ALS in BC:
- ALS Centre @GF Strong Rehab
- Assistive Technology & Seating Service @GF Strong Rehab
- Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program
- Technology for Independent Living
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL UPDATE NEWSLETTER
- Spring 2011
- Winter 2010
- Spring 2010
- Fall/Winter 2009
To subscribe to the Healthcare Professionals Update Newsletter, email Lisa at patientservices2@alsbc.ca
