Moving On: A Challenging Journey and a New Chapter

🔑ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a terminal and degenerative disease that affects the neurons controlling muscle movement.

💔ALS not only affects the patient physically but also emotionally and mentally as they remain fully aware of their condition.

🏠We transform our basement into a bedroom to provide a sanctuary for our loved ones to stay with us during this challenging time.

⏰The basement renovation takes longer than anticipated, but we remain dedicated to creating a safe and comforting space.

❤️Despite the difficulties, we come together as a family, providing care, support, and love for our loved ones who are battling ALS.

What is ALS?

—ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells responsible for muscle control, resulting in the loss of voluntary muscle movement.

How does ALS affect the patient?

—ALS not only affects the patient physically, but they also remain mentally and emotionally intact, fully aware of their condition.

Why did you decide to renovate the basement?

—We transformed our basement into a bedroom to provide a comfortable and accessible space for our loved ones with ALS to stay with us.

How long did the basement renovation take?

—Due to unforeseen challenges, the basement renovation took longer than initially anticipated, but we remained dedicated to completing it.

How did your family come together during this difficult time?

—Our family united to provide care, support, and love for our loved ones who are battling ALS, ensuring they have a loving and safe environment.

00:00Introduction to the emotional journey faced by our family as we navigate a devastating diagnosis.

07:08Explanation of ALS, a terminal disease that affects the neurons controlling muscle movement.

09:56Decision to transform our basement into a bedroom to provide a sanctuary for our loved ones with ALS.

14:35Challenges faced during the basement renovation, including unexpected setbacks.

16:08Our determination to create a safe and comforting environment for our loved ones despite the difficulties.