In this podcast, Dr. Ileana Howard explains what happens in the body with ALS, how it is diagnosed, and what may cause it. She also discusses current treatments, exercise, rehabilitation, breathing support, mobility equipment, and practical ways patients and families can maintain independence and quality of life.

Links:Your ALS Guide: https://www.youralsguide.com/ North Star ALS: https://www.northstarals.org/ ALS United: https://www.alsunited.org/ALS Network: https://alsnetwork.org/The ALS Association: https://www.als.org/ALS Hope Foundation: https://www.alshf.org/National ALS Registry: https://www.cdc.gov/als/I Am ALS: https://www.iamals.org/Live Like Lou: https://www.livelikelou.org/Augie's Quest: https://augiesquest.org/ALS Therapy Development Institute: https://www.als.net/VA ALS System of Care: https://www.va.gov/health/als.aspVA ALS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W5NVZZwXcM