"Intimacy and ALS..."

Welcome to Connecting ALS. In this episode, we discuss intimacy in relationships where ALS is present with Dr. Alair Altiero of Penn State’s Hershey Medical Center.

Show Notes

This week, Mike and Jeremy bring in an expert to help cover a topic that isn’t always easy to discuss in a clinical setting; intimacy and ALS. Dr. Alair Altiero is a mental health professional who works in the ALS clinic at the Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Her experience in addressing issues related to both physical and emotional intimacy with couples facing ALS carries a robust discussion around a sensitive subject. 

Quick note, this episode does feature some adult content as we are covering the topic of intimacy.

To learn more about Dr. Altiero and her work, visit:
http://webpa.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/PA_Chapter/Hershey_Clinic/PA_8_profile_3.html 

This episode was produced by Garrett Tiedemann and is brought to you by The ALS Association’s national office and the Association’s Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota Chapter. 

What is Connecting ALS?

Connecting ALS is a weekly podcast produced by The ALS Association in partnership with CitizenRacecar. We aim to discuss research and technology developments, highlight advocacy efforts, and share the personal stories woven through the community.