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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As motor neurons die, the brain loses the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, leading to progressive weakness and paralysis.
ALS progresses at different rates for each person, but eventually affects the ability to speak, eat, move, and breathe. While there is no cure, specialized hospice care can significantly improve quality of life and provide essential support for both patients and families.
All Medicare-certified hospices can serve patients with ALS. Hospice care for ALS patients typically includes:
Hospice care for ALS is appropriate when the disease has progressed to the point where curative treatments are no longer effective or desired, and the focus shifts to comfort, quality of life, and symptom management. Many families find that earlier hospice involvement provides valuable support and resources, even while the patient is still relatively functional.
Because ALS is a progressive illness, many families begin planning well before hospice care is needed. Questions about advance directives, powers of attorney, estate planning, and other important legal decisions often become part of that conversation. Trusted Community Resources connects families with carefully selected organizations that can help.