Family caregivers new to the challenges of caring for loved ones are often learning as they go. As you may know, November is National Family Caregivers Month, when we call attention to and celebrate the hard work of the more than 50 million family caregivers across the country. Every year since 1994, this important national […]
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SimpliHere Launches Caregiving 4 All Campaign
To commemorate Ice Bucket Challenge month, SimpliHere will open a round of crowdfunding for the next version of its caregiving app that will continue into September. SimpliHere is thrilled to announce some exciting news for caregiving!! We are launching a crowdfunding campaign that gives you, our loyal users, a chance to be part of our […]
A Day in the Life of an Assistive Care Professional
Assistive Care Is Ever-Changing At SimpliHere, we recognize and understand the central role professional caregivers play in the care of people living with ALS and their families. This month on the blog, we’re highlighting one such assistive care professional —Olivia Winkler, Director at BAYADA Home Health Care in Tucson, AZ. We connected with Olivia to […]
Go On, Be Brave. An ALS diagnosis and a woman’s race against time.
At SimpliHere, we wanted to share some inspiration today… A new film, “Go On, Be Brave,” is about Andrea Lytle Peet’s race against time. After her ALS diagnosis, Peet, a lifelong athlete and triathlete, decided to attempt the impossible — she set a goal to become the first person with ALS to compete a marathon […]
Cheat-Sheet 2023: Our Top 7 Digital Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps for ALS Patients
There’s an app for that… There is a vast world of communication apps and digital tools out there—a world that evolves and changes every day. Many of these tools and applications are specifically designed for caregivers, patients with neurodegenerative conditions like ALS, and their families. At SimpliHere, we strive to help you make the most […]
Interview with Neurologist Dr. Doreen Ho of the Healey Center for ALS
Dr. Doreen Ho is a renowned neurologist who cares for patients with ALS while simultaneously conducting groundbreaking research to find therapies and cures. We caught her during a break in the action in her role at the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital to ask about her path into […]
How To Navigate Increased Demand: Caregivers and the State of Home Health Care in 2022
November is National Caregivers Month. To honor the incredible people who dedicate their careers and lives to caring for others, SimpliHere is looking carefully at the current state of caregiving and home health care in the United States in 2022. Here are some things we’ve found. Emerging from the global Covid-19 pandemic, a great deal […]
Hey, professional caregivers — A $50 Amazon gift card for your thoughts?
This fall, SimpliHere is looking to speak with 10 professional caregivers or their managers— Home Health Aides, Personal Care Assistants, etc. (employed by home healthcare agencies) — who are willing to share their thoughts in exchange for a $50 Amazon gift card. If you are a professional caregiver or manage the operation of a home […]
Celebrate the Return of the 2022 ALS Walk for Living for the Leonard Florence Center!
On September 18, our friends at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, MA are hosting their annual ALS Walk for Living, a community celebration and fundraising event that takes place on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea. The walk covers a two-mile course that is accessible to participants with wheelchairs and assistive devices, and that […]
Pick your favorite baseball team for Lou Gehrig Day 2022!
June 2, 2022 marks the second annual Lou Gehrig Day to honor the baseball legend and continue to spread awareness of ALS.
ALS Awareness Month Features Fight ALS Film Fest!
Across the United States, there are many engaging events and campaigns happening throughout the month of May, ALS Awareness Month. The one SimpliHere is most excited about is the virtual Fight ALS Film Festival. The month-long film fest, which is free and open to the public, was founded by Sunny Brous, who was diagnosed […]
Calling all Testers!! SimpliHere is seeking volunteers for mobile app testing for next product version
SimpliHere is currently seeking volunteers for mobile app testing for a new, improved version of our product! To test our user experience and design, we are looking to recruit several ALS community participants for 45-minute one-on-one sessions online throughout the month of April. These usability tests will be hosted by trained user experience designers and […]
