Tools For Overall Wellness - ALS

[HOME] I was diagnosed with ALS on February 11, 2021. The onset happened slowly; first in my legs and feet, and then about six months later my tongue and speech were affected. My upper body is still strong.  Over the past three years I have been in and out of physical and occupational therapy. I started with in-home health care until I could no longer manage 24/hour personal care at home. I moved into Assisted Living on March 7, 2023. I needed help with taking medications, meals, dressing, showering, and other day to day activities. I have a great care team of doctors at Duke University’s ALS clinic . I like the fact that they are open to complimentary and alternative modalities, as well as traditional medicine. I feel empowered to explore as many options as possible under their care. I am fortunate that my condition is on the side of the spectrum that progresses very slowly. This gives me the opportunity to try to optimize and improve my overall health as much as possible. On thi...