making life easier

[Jen]

My mom was diagnosed w/PLS approx. 7 years ago...with symptoms for over 15. At this point, she is completely wheelchair bound and is losing mobility in her arms/hands as well. I would really like to provide items that will make her life easier and was hoping for some recommendations.

Are there any tools/toys/etc. that make your life easier? I really just want to make her as comfortable as possible and am unsure how to proceed.

Thanks in advance for any help offered.
~Jen

[Al]

Hi Jen. Welcome to the forum. Could I ask if you are in the US or Canada? It does make a difference on what is available. AL.

[CindyM]

Hi Jen. Great question. I am sure many of us newly DX'd or awaiting DX will watch closely for the answers. Thanks for joining us!

[Jen]

We're in the US...both of us. Although I live in sunny California and she lives in snowy Oregon.

Thanks for making me feel welcome!!!
~J

[Al]

Hi Jen. If you go to the People with ALS Section on the front page and click there, when the list of threads comes up there is a "sticky" I believe the third topic down named Activities of daily Living Manual. That will give you an idea of where to start with gadgets. AL.