Caregiver

California’s AB 2123 to offer caregivers in access to paid family leave

November 15, 2024 Comments Off on California’s AB 2123 to offer caregivers in access to paid family leave

Starting January 1, 2025, California Assembly Bill 2123 (AB 2123) will make it easier for family caregivers to access paid family leave (PFL). The law removes the requirement for employees…

Celebrating the Legacy of Lorene Lee

A Tribute to Lorene Lee

November 1, 2024 Comments Off on A Tribute to Lorene Lee

With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that Lorene Lee, a beloved mother, wife, friend, and passionate ALS advocate, died on October 16, 2024.  It was in November…

Spotlight on … the Aguilera Family

October 15, 2024 Comments Off on Spotlight on … the Aguilera Family

For the Aguileras, their mother, Yolanda Aguilera, was the heart of their family. She had four children: Michelle, Julia, Jessica, and Eddie. They spent every holiday, birthday, and other family…

My ALS Story: Sam, ALS Caregiver

May 11, 2024 Comments Off on My ALS Story: Sam, ALS Caregiver

Since my wife, Sharalyn, was diagnosed with ALS in August of 2020, we have faced many challenges but found support through the ALS Network (formerly the ALS Association Golden West…

Establishing Clinical Practice Parameters and Standards for Home Care in ALS

November 3, 2023 Comments Off on Establishing Clinical Practice Parameters and Standards for Home Care in ALS

Over the course of the last few years, ALS Golden West has collaborated with a group of neurologists and researchers from around the country, including people with ALS and their…

Spotlight on… Annette Uribe: Family Caregiver and Financial Professional

April 10, 2023 Comments Off on Spotlight on… Annette Uribe: Family Caregiver and Financial Professional

As a young adult, Annette Uribe found herself in the role of primary caregiver as well as a primary decision-maker. When Annette was 22, her mother was diagnosed with pancreatic…

Kristina Woody, Full-Time Nurse, Wife, Mother and ALS Caregiver

December 12, 2022 Comments Off on Kristina Woody, Full-Time Nurse, Wife, Mother and ALS Caregiver

Kristina met Lamar Woody in high school, although it wasn’t until college when they really found their true connection. Lamar loves to tell everyone Kristina was the prettiest girl in…