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

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Nutrition App

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital recently developed an ALS-specific app that calculates the calories you need to consume each day and then helps you reach that goal. The app also has nutrition tips and recipes developed by experienced dietitians.

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.