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    Dynavox VMax Dual Core for Sale

    I have a practically new Dynavox VMax Eye gaze machine for sale. My husband had locked in syndrome and this was purchased for him. Sadly he passed away before he ever really got to use it. The original cost on this machine was $16,574.69. This has been packed and stored since he passed away...
  2. M

    Paralyzed in making caretaker decision

    Hi, please bear with me as I post my rambling thoughts on an issue I am going through at the moment. Unfortunately the time has come to get a caretaker for my partner for 5-6 hours a week. He has finally agreed to receiving all the Jevity 1.5 that the nutritionist prescribed (he had resisted...
  3. Nuts

    Not Feeling...

    It's been some time since I've been able to make much of a post. I think of things I'd like to share, but then I just can't. What's that about? What is this part of the rollercoaster that leaves me not feeling. I think. I respond. I plan. But I don't seem to be able to feel. This past...
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    Question about medicaid and home health vs hospice

    So we only have one company in the area that does home health and hospice. Right now I am getting pt twice a week along with an aid that helps Vicky shower and shave me. Twice now they have had a rep come by and " advise" us. He is really pushing us to switch to hospice and go on medicaid even...
  5. KimT

    Wheelchair Question

    I'm being measured for a motorized wheelchair in the next couple of weeks. The lady with Ability Medical called me today to keep everyone in the loop (the lady who is qualifying me and the man who is measuring me for the chair.) The lady with Ability told me there is NO WAY Medicare will...
  6. rose

    Contest

    I almost posted this in the Tips Tricks and Gadgets forum, but decided to stick with this one. Starting Tuesday, you can enter a contest to win a playtex ventaire bottle and the adapter tip which lets the bottle be used for gravity feeding. The advantage of this bottle over using the...
  7. 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...
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    very complex situation

    Hello - My wife, whom we suspected had bulbar ALS for months but she refused any intervention, was "leaving me" and packed her bags. Before she left she call 911 and she had herself removed from our home. She put an abuse charge against me with Adult Protective Services, while at the hospital...
  9. Margesmn

    Turning mattress

    Hi, We are looking at purchasing a turning mattress. I'm looking for opinions on brands, suppliers and general input about the cost vs reward. Thanks!!
  10. KimT

    St. Margaret at Mercy Team Gleason House

    I talked to this facility today, explaining that I'm a PALS without a CALS. This might be an option for me when I lose my independence. The State discourages out-of-State residents being admitted if they are on Medicaid BUT if one has assets even to cover one year, residency will be...
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