🧑🦯Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurological illness that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
According to the Centers for Disease Control there is 12,000 to 15,000 Americans has ALS, which raises questions about hospice care eligibility.
This post dives into the role of 🫂palliative care in ALS management and the specific ways hospice care can provide comfort and support to those living with ALS.
