Joe Martin Als Foundation

Therapy Sessions - Poor blood circulation, kidney stones, edema, and contracture are just a few of the problems associated with paralysis. The progression of ALS leads to paralysis, but range of motion ROM, standing sessions, and exercise can prevent these problems and help maintain mobility for as long as possible. These therapies are provided in the patient's home. The average number therapy sessions per week for the year were 34, at one hour per session. Therefore, approximately 1,768 hours of therapy was provided at no cost to ALS patients.

Other Program Services/Joe's Camp

Education Services - The Joe Martin ALS Foundation provides ALS caregiver education and training. We promote safe methods and techniques to keep both the person with ALS and their caregiver safe. We also raise ALS awareness and educate the public about Lou Gehrig's disease and advocate to improve quality of life for families fighting ALS.

Client Transportation - Many of the Foundation's clients do not own wheelchair accessible transportation. The Foundation owns and maintains a wheelchair accessible van to transport ALS patients to doctor appointments, ALS clinic days, to high school graduations, family reunions, and trips to get out of the house. The van was used for 70 of these events for an average of 13 miles per event. Employee hours, gas, and maintenance are included in the cost of this service at no charge to the ALS patients.