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Sorry the specs was a web site and it didn't list. Model is PR505 s (small), see specs below, or just google on the model and name and you will see pictures. MaxiComfort allows customers to relax in a zero gravity position raising their hips level with the armrests. Elevating the hips...

One comment on the shower option, you said it was small. There is a great shower chair buy Shower Buddy Chair with TIlt. We got one for my mom, what was nice is that it has a tilt to it so that when the torso is weak you can let gravity help by tilting it back a bit. But you need to be able to...

Dear all, I haven't been on this web site since my mother pass from ALS. We are starting the process of moving her items left-- after we donated the majority to ALS association. I ordered her two recliner chairs, specs below. One is green and the other redish. My mother used them from May 2012...

Thank you all for your kind words, also Poppy I'm glad that you are having this conversation. My mom and I had the food and water conversation but were caught off guard by the med one, I didn't realize that for a lot of people that is how it happens. Any yes Elaine, I think you are right it's...

Hi, just wanted to say the Van sold. Thank you

Thank you all for your thoughts, and stories, it's comforting to me that others have either chosen or know to choose medication. We didn't have that particular conversation with my mom, we had all the others, but that one I didn't know about until that week, that when you get close to the end do...

My mom passed away August 10th, she had Bulbar onset, about 20 months from date of diagnosis. I'm sharing the story because I know I needed to hear stories, how does this happen, what issues come up, how to prepare. The answer is you can't prepare, you may be tired and confused, scared and...

Handicapped van 2006 Dodge Date: 2012-09-06, 8:03PM 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Handicapped Equipped 3.3l v6 White with blue/grey interior 59,640 miles Power side loading ramp, wheelchair tiedowns Includes 4 ft. suitcase ramp. Power window, locks, doors Cruise control Remote keyless entry A/C...

Thanks, and Katie sorry for the negative response, I did try it we got one word out which was better than. Othing. The nurse called it terminal restlessness, when not sedated.

No she has no energy keeps her eyes closed when she writes, we can't read it.

Sorrt hit a button and posted too soon. My question is my mom is very agitated, restless and her hips and shoulders ache ---she has become fully paralyzed in the month, prior to that she was had some mobility. She's on morphine and Ativan right now. She went off the feeding tube on Sunday and...

Morphine and Ativan,

Success! First loop works great we have sling commode success, just in time too mom is so weak she barely opened her eyes yesterday, but is awake and listening to the hum of the house. Caldona, I want to thank you for reminding me to keep pushy nurses at bay, mom didn't want to work with her so...

Thank you! I never heard of the fracture pan thanks we will try it and thanks for confirmation on the loop issue that we will try today... I've got thee more days to figure it out! I appreciate everyone's help!

Hi all, I'm visiting my mom now and have a question about using hoyer slings. we have a U-shaped sling and we put it on the middle loop. To use the commode do we use the shortesatom longest loop. The middle keeps her at an angle and I haven't tried the other loops but I think that might make it...