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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a complex condition that steadily limits a person's ability to move, speak, and breathe. Its progression is unforgiving, but care doesn't have to be. Pallatus delivers specialized hospice care tailored for people with ALS. We work closely with families, offering relief and guidance at every stage, while honoring the person's voice and choices throughout their care.
Unlike many illnesses, ALS often requires earlier hospice involvement due to rapid changes in function. Patients typically become eligible for hospice when they:
Each care plan is built around the patient's symptoms, progression, and goals. Our interdisciplinary team works in sync to provide:
We ensure timely access to non-invasive ventilation tools, such as BiPAP and oxygen therapy, and educate families on using suction devices at home for respiratory comfort.
As speech weakens, we introduce customized tools, like eye-tracking devices or speech apps, so the person can continue expressing needs and preferences.
We help navigate swallowing difficulties with feeding options that align with patient values, whether that means introducing soft diets or discussing feeding tube choices without pressure.
Medications are selected and adjusted to ease shortness of breath, muscle rigidity, and anxiety, with a focus on preserving alertness when desired.
From legal paperwork to anticipatory grief, our team helps families feel grounded and informed. Children, spouses, and caregivers all receive tailored counseling when needed.
Even in advanced stages, we advocate for the person's decisions, whether spoken, written, or observed. Advance directives, verbal wishes, and subtle cues are treated with the same respect. Every care choice is filtered through the patient's voice.
ALS impacts the whole family. We provide:
This care isn't about doing everything; it's about doing what's meaningful. Pallatus combines medical precision with deep emotional insight, creating an environment where patients feel seen, families feel supported, and the final chapter is lived with purpose.
