The ALS Support Economy: Equipment, Care, and Costs

Published on January 30, 2026

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, creates a profound and escalating need for specialized goods and services that support mobility, communication, breathing, nutrition, caregiving, and home accessibility. This comprehensive report examines the ALS care ecosystem, highlighting key companies providing durable medical equipment (DME), assistive communication technologies, respiratory support, caregiving services, nutrition products, and home modifications—excluding pharmaceutical and research sectors. It also analyzes the economic impact of ALS, with per-patient costs ranging from $63,000 to over $250,000 annually in the United States and a global ALS devices market projected to reach $23.1 billion by 2031. By mapping providers, costs, insurance coverage, and market dynamics, this report offers families, caregivers, and advocates a clear view of the practical, real-world infrastructure that sustains quality of life for people living with ALS. als.COMMUNITY is a free, one-stop platform for everyone impacted by ALS. We bring together patients, caregivers, family, clinicians, and researchers to share, learn, and connect. Join our community today: www.als.community Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/als.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/als.community #als

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