​Trusted tips, resources, and information for
​your ALS journey

Promising New ALS Drug

Clinical trial results published on September 3, 2020 indicate that the new drug, AMX0035, slowed ALS functional decline in a meaningful way. Researchers believe it is safe. Learn more.

ALS Nutrition
Nutrition and Hydration
Learn how to increase your calories, modify your food, stay hydrated, conserve energy, and get support from your medical team.
Ask the Dietitian
Here are the answers to your questions about calories, hydration, supplements, swallowing difficulties, feeding tubes, and more.
Recipes for ALS
​​​If you are having trouble swallowing, here are some healthy recipes recommended by ALS dietitians.
ALS Nutrition App
This new app calculates the calories you need to consume each day and then helps you reach that goal.

Braces for ALS

Getting the braces you need—sooner rather than later—can help you stay safe, remain more independent, and improve your overall quality of life. Learn about ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), neck braces, wrist braces, and hand and finger splints on our ALS braces page.

Exercise and ALS

Should you exercise after your ALS diagnosis? If so, what types of exercises should you do? Duke ALS Clinic physical therapists Laura Good and Amanda Beaty answer these and other common questions about exercise and ALS.

Range of Motion Exercises

As ALS progresses, you may experience stiff and tight muscles due to your body moving less on a daily basis. Learn how to alleviate joint pain and maintain greater flexibility by doing range of motion (ROM) exercises, either on your own or with support. 

ALS-COVID News, Updates, & Information

​We've created a centralized resource page with links to the top sources of information in the ALS community and beyond. Stay up-to-date with our ALS-COVID page.

Volunteers Needed for Project Euphonia

Google is looking for individuals with impaired speech to record short phrases that will help improve speech recognition software for people with impaired speech. Team Gleason is helping enroll people living with ALS. Google will send a $300 gift card for completing the phrases. Learn more.
Visit our educational guide to ALS respiratory challenges, support, intervention, and equipment. Find clear information, helpful tips, and video clips from our interviews with an ALS clinic respiratory therapist and ALS clinic nurse.

Featured Devices

Our power wheelchair guide has tips, information, and videos on custom tilt-and-recline wheelchairs for people with ALS. 

ALS Clinics Directory

Search the most comprehensive, up-to-date directory to ALS clinics in the United States. Find a clinic near you.

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Equipment for ALS

​Having the right equipment at the right time can improve your quality of life and extend your independence. Learn how to navigate insurance and save money by visiting our Equipment Overview page. Or, learn about specific devices in these categories:

Our Content Director

As Director of Care Services for The ALS Association Arizona Chapter for over a decade, Kim Hughes visited homes, facilitated support groups, coordinated clinics, managed the loan closet, and much more. The practical, hands-on advice she gave to hundreds of families permeates this site. Learn more about Our Team.

Our Videos

Throughout Your ALS Guide, you will find over 100 educational video clips that go into greater detail on specific topics related to ALS.

About Us

​Your ALS Guide is dedicated to Myna Stroth, a retired fourth grade teacher who lost her courageous battle with ALS in 2015. Myna’s brother and nephew teamed up with her former ALS Association Director of Care Services to create a clear, trustworthy guide for families facing similar challenges. Learn more about Our Story.