Adaptive living:
Navigating the everyday with DMD

Life skills like managing health, relationships, and mobility can help teens and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy stay independent. With the right support, it’s possible to build confidence and take charge of your future.

A structured care plan for ambulatory individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy helps maintain mobility, manage symptoms, and prepare for future needs. Regular monitoring, therapy, and assistive strategies can support independence and enhance quality of life.

Treatment and care plans for DMD should evolve over time to meet changing needs. Because disease progression can vary significantly, each person’s care plan will be different and address their specific needs and goals.

Knowing the facts about DMD can help you better understand the disease, so you can feel more in control, maintain your quality of life, and make more informed decisions about treatment options.

People with DMD are at an increased risk of osteoporosis because of the disease itself, as well as from medications. Taking measures to maintain bone health is an important part of managing the disease.

Learn how four people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy manage the disease and its symptoms and incorporate treatment and management strategies into their everyday life.

Adaptive equipment can help support the independence and quality of life of people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy by helping with mobility, eating, bathing, communication, and other daily tasks.

Home improvements, such as accessible bathrooms and kitchens, can help people with DMD navigate daily life with greater ease, independence, and safety.