nora
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- Palo Alto, CA
Hi all,
My mom was diagnosed with bulbar onset ALS in August. She has maintained an incredibly positive and strong attitude and while it's hard for all of us, we're making the best of the situation.
Anyway, her birthday is coming up in April and I had an idea for her but wanted some advice. We used to do this thing called the "10K Club" when we were little - she would run a 10K while we rode our bikes and then we'd go out for lunch afterwards. We did it every week, and it was a very fun tradition.
She has lost a lot of mobility in the past few months. She can still walk, but with a cane, so a 10K is obviously out of the question.
What I thought would be a fun birthday present would be some kind of wheelchair/stroller-type thing that I could push while we ran. I just think it would be really nice for her to be able to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
The trails are dirt in some places, and can be a bit rocky and bumpy. Any ideas on the wheelchair that can a) move fast, and b) handle that kind of terrain? I'm imagining something somewhat like those baby strollers that people push when they run - but a much bigger version. Also, what's the best way to check with our health care to see if any of it is covered?
Anyway thoughts, tips, or ideas are greatly welcomed and appreciated!
My mom was diagnosed with bulbar onset ALS in August. She has maintained an incredibly positive and strong attitude and while it's hard for all of us, we're making the best of the situation.
Anyway, her birthday is coming up in April and I had an idea for her but wanted some advice. We used to do this thing called the "10K Club" when we were little - she would run a 10K while we rode our bikes and then we'd go out for lunch afterwards. We did it every week, and it was a very fun tradition.
She has lost a lot of mobility in the past few months. She can still walk, but with a cane, so a 10K is obviously out of the question.
What I thought would be a fun birthday present would be some kind of wheelchair/stroller-type thing that I could push while we ran. I just think it would be really nice for her to be able to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
The trails are dirt in some places, and can be a bit rocky and bumpy. Any ideas on the wheelchair that can a) move fast, and b) handle that kind of terrain? I'm imagining something somewhat like those baby strollers that people push when they run - but a much bigger version. Also, what's the best way to check with our health care to see if any of it is covered?
Anyway thoughts, tips, or ideas are greatly welcomed and appreciated!