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  1. G

    Living with Als in a third world

    Hi My father in law is now a year down the line with ALS. He lives on the Greek Island of rhodes. There is no medical support and no equipment or kit/ gadgets to make use of. He is confined to his room in his home. With breathing machines, trachie and feeding tube. He hasn't been able to...
    • greekgirl
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    • als bed breathing crying equipment eyes family father feeding feeding tube financial hours love mattress medical movement night oxygen sleep support thumb
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  2. Barbie

    Equipment Changes

    Hi everyone Well, hubby got measured for his new chair today--very exciting for him. He got to drive a Permobil 300 and wants that one, with the elevator and the foot drop down thingie. He impressed the rep with all the things he already knew about chairs and how much more we knew what we...
    • Barbie
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    • back bed chair elevator equipment foot foot drop mattress permobil shower shower chair wanted
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  3. minnesota

    Alternating air pressure mattress?

    Lack of sleep attempting to get my pals comfortable has lit a fire of motivation to find the "right" low air loss alternating air pressure mattress? I've done my homework, also sent a msg to tillie, and read threads. We've tried 3 diff ones from the loan pool, we've had the roho for 4 years...
  4. C

    Adjustable Bed/Mattress

    I need a new mattress and I am curious what type of bed/mattress PLS's use. Do you have an adjustable bed? I don't think the memory foam mattress would be good as I have trouble rolling over in bed. I am thinking a regular mattress without a pillow top? Does anyone have an adjustable bed and...
  5. D

    Mattress advice?

    Any recommendations for firm mattress that works with hospital bed? Hate to spend on ordering one without being able to test it. Has anyone purchased a retail adjustable bed (e.g. Sleep Number) instead of a hospital bed? Your experience? Recommendations? Just got my spouse's hospital bed...
  6. K

    electric invacare hospital bed with mattress and gel overlay

    Located in NJ. Asking $200. Less than 2 years old.
  7. J

    mattress?

    I have a used hospital bed and purchased a mattress from Amazon but it is awful. I feel the springs digging into my ribs or back. Does anyone have a suggestion for a mattress for a hospital bed or where to go to get one? They are a weird size -36"x 80". Thanks. Jacquie
  8. A

    Family members should know

    Been here for a full 3 months. Thought there would be more quiet time to spend with Mom. I find myself being the sibling dealing with Dr. and Medicare appointment/visits. Calling about resources, shopping, cleaning, cooking, bathing Mom, dealing with the ALS association - which have been so good...
    • AnaMaria
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    • adjustable als angry back bed cals canada caregiving dad family fatigue fear kids love mattress medicare pain
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  9. A

    help pleaseee! need these items asap!

    Hello, My brother has been diagnosed with ALS and we are in dire need of a couple items. If anyone has these items on sale please, please let me know! 1) Tilted wheelchair commode shower chair 2) Blue pads (also known as soil pads) 3) Head mouse 4) Haier's Eye-Control, Pretty sure it’s called...
    • asaaidi
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    • als brother diagnosed eye help! hours mattress money movement sale shower shower chair wheelchair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Used ALS equipment for sale
  10. A

    help pleaseeee!

    Hello, My brother has been diagnosed with ALS and we are in dire need of a couple items. If anyone has these items on sale please, please let me know! 1) Tilted wheelchair commode shower chair 2) Blue pads (also known as soil pads) 3) Head mouse 4) Haier's Eye-Control, Pretty sure it’s called...
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