What lifestyle changes can help following an ALS diagnosis?

ALS affects the body in a number of progressively challenging ways from causing issues with breathing and communication to mobility and mental health. To counter these and other ALS-related changes, daily living requires planning and coping strategies, the use of adaptive devices and technologies, therapeutic treatments, exercise and diet modifications, mental health treatment, making the living space more accessible, and more to maintain health and independence for as long as possible. It’s also important to reach out for help, take all medications as prescribed, talk with a sympathetic person or a therapist, let go of unnecessary tasks and obligations and stay connected with friends and family.