SZN 3 EP 10 - Tony, U.S. Army Veteran, And His Wife Karen Collectively Battling His Terminal Diagnosis of ALS.

Tony was diagnosed with a terminal diagnosed of one of the most difficult diseases that weakens ones muscles in your body so much that you can’t complete simple life tasks anymore. Thankfully, his wife Karen provides for him with just about every task from eating, to showering, and even using the restroom. 

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that attacks the nervous system. This terminal disease is twice as likely to be brought on by a first responder of veteran. 

Tony, a U.S. Army Veteran, shares his first symptoms of ALS, the day to day struggles, and what the rest of his life may look like. We thank you for joining the podcast Tony as the audience can hear how ALS has even affected your voice. 

Karen, Tony’s wife, breaks down the day to day life of providing for him and what their most common challenges are. 

For more information on ALS, please feel free to reach out to Karen. Follow them at @thekaregiver and get updates on Tony daily!

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