An Ohio man in the final stages of a terminal illness is speaking out about the lack of end-of-life options in his state.
David Hollister, 64, of Chagrin Falls, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in 2022. In a personal essay published by the Columbus Dispatch and cited by People, he described the rapid decline caused by the disease and his wish for more control over his death.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a degenerative condition that progressively paralyzes muscles, leaving patients unable to walk, speak, eat or eventually breathe without assistance. According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, life expectancy after diagnosis typically ranges from three to five years…