Lupus Society of Alberta

For the LSA, the grace, flexibility, and complexity of the willow tree have come to represent the qualities people develop as they meet the challenges posed by lupus.

Just thinking about the beauty and endurance of the willow - bending but not breaking in the face of strong winds - can be an empowering image for those whose lives are affected by lupus.

The Faces of Lupus

The faces of lupus ....

Lupus is called 'the disease with a thousand faces' because the symptoms and course of the disease differ so much from person to person. Lupus affects people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds.

Any face could be the face of lupus.

Click here to take part in a 'Faces of Lupus' book project.

LSA is a member of Imagine Canada and participates in Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program

Imagine Canada is a group that supports charities and nonprofits so they can, in turn, support the Canadians and communities they serve. Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program sets standards for charitable organizations to manage and report their financial affairs responsibly. This is important because, as a donor, you are entitled to transparency and the greatest impact possible for your donation.

BOOKSTORE
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To place an order for one, or several, of the books listed below:

If you would like to borrow a book, have a look at the list of books we have available in our lending library.

Title Author Description Cost
Are you tired again...I understand (1998) Marylyn Wisberg Deutsch, PhD. Activities workbook to help children understand and live with a person who has a chronic illness. $14.00
Control Your Pain (1996) Robert H. Phillips, PhD. 144 sure-fire strategies for reducing the pain of lupus. $10.00
Coping With Lupus (2001) Robert H. Phillips, PhD. Explains the strategies and techniques to improve quality of life for lupus patients and their families. $25.00
Coping with Prednisone Eugenia Zukerman & Julia R. Inglefinger, MD It may work miracles but how do you handle the side-effects? $29.00
Get to Sleep! How to Sleep Well, Despite Lupus (1995) Robert H. Phillips, PhD. Practical step by step action guide to improving your sleep. $10.00
Living Well...Despite Lupus (2004) Robert H. Phillips Sure fire techniques for taking charge of your life. $10.00
Living with Lupus (2004) Sheldon Paul Blau, MD., with Dodi Schultz. A definitive handbook for patients and their families. $19.00
Loopy Lupus - Scott's Story Collaborative Group facilitated by Lupus Foundation of America A true story of a boy diagnosed with lupus while in Grade Three. $14.00
Lupus Erythematosus - A Patient's Guide Daniel J. Wallace, MD, Bevra H. Hahn MD, Francisco P. Quismorio Jr. PhD. A booklet that tells what lupus is, how it may affect your life and how to help yourself and your doctor. $6.50
Lupus Nephritis: The Official Patient's Sourcebook James N. Parkre, MD, Philiip M. Parker, PhD. A revised and updated directory for the Internet Age. $34.00
Lupus: Everything You Need to Know Robert G. Lahita, MD, Robert H. Philips, PhD Answers common questions about SLE, possible causes, symptoms, treatments. $20.00
New Hope for People with Lupus Theresa Foy DeGeronimo The latest in traditional and complimentary solutions. $28.00
Taking Charge of Lupus Maureen Pratt, David Hallegua, MD (Forward by Daniel J. Wallace) Provides encouragement to take proactive steps in the journey of lupus. Covers medical, emotional and financial issues. $19.00
The First Year: Lupus - An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Nancy C Hanger A patient-expert walks you through everythign you need to know and do. $22.00
The Lupus Book: A guide for patients and their families (2005) Daniel J. Wallace, MD. Detailed and comprehensive information about lupus symptoms and treatments. Highly recommended. $30.00
When Mom Gets Sick (1992) Rebecca Samuels Children’s book designed to help children deal with their mother’s illness. $9.00