Treatment Options For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Psychological And Social Support

Psychological and social support are essential components in helping amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients. They rapidly become unable to work or care for themselves and thus require assistance from social workers and caregivers. Family members who choose to become caregivers may also require psychological and social support. Many ALS patients experience serious depression and reduced quality of life after diagnosis, and as the disease progresses, they require high levels of psychological and social support to accept the diagnosis and adapt to its limitations and inevitable fatal outcome. Providing support to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients can improve their mental status, which leads to better physical health and a slower progression of the disease.

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