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MORE LOCAL CARE SERVICES
SUPPORT GROUPS
Support Groups are available for the entire ALS community, including pALS, caregivers, bereaved caregivers, other family and friends, and young adults.
In 2021, ALSA-CT provided:
• 24 sessions for Newly Diagnosed pALS and their caregivers
• 24 sessions open to anyone in the ALS community
• 43 sessions for pALS only
• 14 sessions for caregivers only
• 9 sessions of grief support for surviving caregivers
• 1 session for young adult caregivers
115 SUPPORT GROUPS HELD
940 TOTAL ATTENDANCE
9 GROUPS,
ON AVERAGE,
OFFERED MONTHLY
CARE ASSIST GRANTS
Care Assist Grants help with extraordinary costs not covered by insurance. Care Assist Grants are available once a year as a financial reimbursement for various needs not covered by health insurance or other resources.
In 2021, many Care Assist Grants were used for ramps and/or stairlifts that make a home more accessible. Other uses include home modifications (like making a bathroom accessible), durable medical equipment not covered by insurance, respite assistance on an emergency basis, specific assistance for families with young children and other uses.
14% of our pALS took advantage of a Care Assist Grant in 2021.
“ I wanted to thank you and the ALS Association of CT for the loan of the wheelchair over the past few months. It made an incredible difference in Jane’s quality of
life since it allowed us to make doctor appointments and also participate in major life events such as our daughter’s wedding.”
-ALS FAMILY CAREGIVER
53 CARE ASSIST GRANTS
60% FOR RAMPS & STAIRLIFTS
EVERY MOMENT MATTERS: A YEAR IN REVIEW 2021-2022