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  1. tripete

    Finaly Purchased a Vehicle for PWC

    I found an X-Wav converted Honda Element on Craigs List that after considerable negotiations, and a complete garage inspection (for rust at the conversion spots) I purchased. It is a tight fit but does work and will be really good for my wife to use as a work vehicle (she sells surveying...
  2. K

    What to expect!

    I'm glad I found y'all! My hubby was diagnosed in January 2017, but has been sick for about 18 months. He gets scared to do anything (like shower) and psychs himself out so he can't do it. Luckily I retired right before he started losing his mobility. I really am looking forward to you guys...
  3. S

    Doctor assisted suicide

    My dad keeps saying he doesnt want to wake up. He hates that he cant do anytjing but is refusing almost all interventions (peg, walker, scooter, wheelchair, etc... he does have a bipap and cough assist but only uses it about 5 hours at night instead of most of the day as per dr). We keep trying...
    • Steele
    • Thread
    • advice als assisted suicide bipap canada cough assist dad depressed dying hours life night peg quality of life reading sad scooter walker wheelchair
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  4. Firefighter58

    A wonderful organization.

    Hello all, hope everyone is doing as well as possible. Last week i spoke of a visit from ALS, and today I am receiving a new lift chair, bed safety rails and 2 handrails for the washroom. The also said I could have a scooter come summer. ALS is a wonderful organization. Al
  5. Firefighter58

    A visit from ALS rep

    Hi Pals, I had a visit yesterday from my ALS rep. She advised me of a program in Ontario called Direct Funding Self Management Attendant Services. This is a program where the government opens a bank account in your name and deposits money in the account every month enabling you to hire and pay...
  6. T

    Pride Jazzy Select GT electric wheelchair

    This chair is brand new and never used. It was purchased in 2012 and placed in storage with never being used. Two brand new batteries purchased and installed on 12/20/16. Works absolutely perfect. Chair is located in Webster Groves, MO and available for viewing most days from 7am till 2pm but...
  7. C

    My Son Tim

    Please help me, I'm new at this. My son is 49 had sx. 8/2015 DX. 5/2016. Appears to be declining rather fast. Started with his left leg, than left hand, now right leg & right hand. Unable to SHAVE, DRESS, WALK, uses electric tooth brush. Hands unable to grasp cup. Has scooter, wheelchair ...
  8. D

    Mom with ALS

    My mom was diagnosed with ALS in November of 2015. In October of this year we did the ALS walk here in Sacramento. Mom was able to go with the help of a scooter. But since then she has gone downhill. We have had her in respite care twice. This last time we wanted to be able to leave her...
  9. D

    Lightweight scooter recommendations

    We are looking to purchase a scooter for traveling and family outings like theme parks etc. Would prefer something that can fold/come apart with a small footprint so we can easily put it in our vehicles. Husband still has full control of core/arms/hands, so too early for PWC but he's missing...
  10. dkcarl62

    PLS to ALS?

    Some of you may have seen my posts in the PLS forum. I was DX at UoM in March 2015. I've had 4 EMG's since onset in 2012, 2 at UoM. Complete series of other tests at UoM also. EMGs have been clean, or "unremarkable". I am in swift decline. In 3 years time, I am in a scooter/PWC 100% time...
    • dkcarl62
    • Thread
    • als als? atrophy balance bed choking decline early emg fingers onset pls pwc scooter speech stiffness swallow symptoms tests transfer voice
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
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