Sarasota Memorial's Center for Neuromuscular Disorders, a MDA/ALS Comprehensive Care Clinic, offers the latest treatments and strategies to manage the symptoms of ALS, help people maintain as much independence as possible and prolong survival. In this educational video, SMH Neurologist and Clinic Director Gregory Hanes, MD, and one of his patients explain how the multi-disciplinary approach optimizes care and can increase life expectancy and quality of life for people with ALS who enroll early in the program. The clinics combine the expertise of multiple specialties, including a neurologist, pulmonologist, respiratory therapist, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionist and mental/behavioral health specialist. For more information, call the clinic at: (941) 917-4156 or visit smh.com.