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Ady Barkan leaves an indelible legacy of tenacity and advocacy

I must use the privilege of this column to acknowledge the passing of one of our ALS heroes, Ady Barkan. A young, stalwart, and dedicated husband and father, Ady spent the final few years of his life fighting for those without adequate healthcare in this country. Ady…

Finding Balance on Your Life’s Journey

My recent columns about rollators, scooters and electric grocery carts brought many positive comments from readers who shared their own similar experiences. From these comments, I noted how when living with a condition such as ALS, so many of us have a warrior mindset; each day is a…