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  1. Al

    Adaptive devices menu

    This list was borrowed from www.alsindependence.com General Sites: Offer a wide range of Disability/Medical Products Ontario Incontinence Supplies Adult Diaper | Adult Diaper Delivery | Incontinence Supplies Good prices on brand name Incontinence Supplies, fast delivery (Please use the...
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    • Forum: Tips, tricks, and gadgets
  2. F

    INVACARE Storm T D X 4 Power Wheelchair

    Excellent condition! Was used by my father-in-law who had ALS. Very low mileage - used primarily as a way to get from the house to our handicap van, then back to the house, etc. Located in the Atlanta, GA area Features: - SureStep Suspension (automatic system that ensures you're safe...
    • flinschpeak
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    • ability als back battery chair cost driving father foot mobility positioning power power wheelchair support van vans ventilator wheelchair
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    • Forum: Used ALS equipment for sale
  3. kelly

    Caregiver Elbow

    Wright...I am not self diagnosing...hee hee. I was just wondering if any of the amazing caregivers out there suffer from seriously sore joints in their elbows. I know it is caused from all the lifting, tugging, positioning and pulling to make my hubby comfy. I am not complaining....just...
    • kelly
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    • caregiver caregivers family hope ice night positioning
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    • Forum: Current caregivers
  4. K

    Snoring with Bipap?

    Hi, Ever since my mum's respiratory doc increase her bipap settings, she had been making a lot of grunting/snoring sounds, when she sleeps. She is not aware of it, but we had been kept awake by all the loud sounds she had been making. Before her settings were increased, she had been...
  5. R

    Used handicap accessibility- Items for sale

    Will post pictures and prices shortly but we have the following items for sale: If you are interested, please email your phone number to [email protected] and I will return every call. Items will be removed from post as each are sold... Thank you for your interest. All items are in...
    • rulrich
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    • accessibility balance bed cold elevator for sale free lift mobility modifications positioning power power wheelchair pressure sale transfer turny wheelchair
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    • Forum: Used ALS equipment for sale
  6. P

    Anyone else experience this as a caregiver?

    My husband is 66 years old and was diagnosed 2-1/2 years ago. He can no longer use his hands or arms, can not swallow or speak. He can move his legs but cannot stand. Most of the time they are stiff or he has spasms in his feet. I get him up three times a day and he is in his wheelchair for 2...
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    • Forum: Current caregivers
  7. R

    Portland, OR- amazing lift and fancy wheelchair

    Sit to stand lift- (similar to this pic- http://www.phc-online.com/Stand_Up_Lift_p/invacare_rps350-1.htm) This was a lifesaver for our family. If we had it sooner we could have prevent a serious back injury to one caregiver. Allows easy transfers to wheelchair, reclining chair or toilet (works...
    • rhiwoman
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    • back bed caregiver clothing cost family foot lift muscle positioning power power wheelchair pressure pressure sores problems sling stages toileting transfers van wheelchair wheelchair van
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    • Forum: Used ALS equipment for sale
  8. boblandstar1

    Finger Curl

    Found a cool finger brace. http://www.healthmegamall.com/prodView-Rolyanarve-It-Hand-Positioning-Splint-Carve-It-Hand-Positioning-SplintLargeX-Large-3quot-76cm-and-over_c12868_p18662.htm
  9. Citlalli

    How do you do it? advanced ALS

    This is my first post though I have been reading some and have found this forum to be a blessing. I am the caregiver for my husband Andres, we are both 35 and have been living with ALS for 5 + years now since it started about a week after we got married. Andres is now totally paralized from...
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    • als alternating pressure bed breathing caregiver father free ice information medicine natural night peg positioning pressure pressure sores problem questions reading research sleep sleeping pills support wheelchair wrong
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  10. E

    Dad's gone to an inpatient facility

    Good evening everyone-- Last night, Dad entered a respite facility for hospice patients. They're planning on keeping him only 5-7 days max, and this was in the works for a while before a bed came open for him. So far so good, except for the middle of the night last night. No one seemed to...
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