Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. While there is not a cure or treatment today that halts or reverses ALS, there is significant research and clinical trials that are working to find a “cause and a cure” within our lifetime! ALS is a disease that can be experienced differently case by case, so it is important to gain information and experiences unique for each individual in order to provide the best care.