Hello Everyone-
Although I read through the forum daily, this is my first thread! Thanks to all of you who provide such caring responses.
My husband was diagnosed with ALS in June 2005. Up until now, we have used an Etac Shower chair both for toileting and for me to shower him. We have loved this chair and have recommended it to several people at our ALS clinic, but now it has become very uncomfortable for him. He has no strength in his neck, so his head just flops over and he says it hurts his back. I'm guessing that he needs a chair that tilts and has a headrest for support? Or someone also mentioned a shower bed that was sort of a cot mad of a mesh fabric and on wheels?
I look forward to your suggestions and recommendations.
Kathy
Although I read through the forum daily, this is my first thread! Thanks to all of you who provide such caring responses.
My husband was diagnosed with ALS in June 2005. Up until now, we have used an Etac Shower chair both for toileting and for me to shower him. We have loved this chair and have recommended it to several people at our ALS clinic, but now it has become very uncomfortable for him. He has no strength in his neck, so his head just flops over and he says it hurts his back. I'm guessing that he needs a chair that tilts and has a headrest for support? Or someone also mentioned a shower bed that was sort of a cot mad of a mesh fabric and on wheels?
I look forward to your suggestions and recommendations.
Kathy