An Anchorage family is praising Alaskan lawmakers for passing a bill to increase the quality of care for Alaskans suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Anchorage family applauds lawmakers for passing ALS legislation, improving access to careANCHORAGE, Alaska -
Tim and Gail have been married for more than 40 years and have kids and one grandchild, but about six months ago, the unthinkable happened — Tim was diagnosed with ALS. Gail said Tim will eventually lose his ability to speak, swallow, and walk as the disease progresses. To get him the best treatment possible, they have been traveling to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, every few months so a multidisciplinary care team can treat him. She said the team is made up of professionals from various disciplines, such as a dietitian, respiratory therapists, social workers, and a speech therapist.
They are currently making flights to the clinic, but that will eventually not be an option for Tim as he loses his ability to walk, which is frustrating because he spent a good portion of his life working outdoors as a biologist for Alaska Fish and Wildlife.To help ALS patients like Tim get the care they need, lawmakers passed
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