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    Hoyer lift versus ceiling mount lift for one person transfers

    In general, a ceiling lift is much easier on the caregiver. What is used at the assisted living facility? If a hoyer, how does your mom tolerate it? Have you tried it? We have a ceiling lift at home. As a PALS, I find it more comfortable because I am not pushed this way and that, while 'hanging...
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    Setting Up A New Room

    You may wish to consider a ceiling lift instead of a hoyer lift. Saves room, easier on caregiver but pricey.
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    Tobii Questions

    Apple website Eye-Tracking Support for iPad iPadOS will support third-party eye-tracking devices, making it possible for people to control iPad using just their eyes. Later this year, compatible MFi devices will track where a person is looking onscreen and the pointer will move to follow the...
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    Tobii Questions

    Apple says eye-tracking is coming to iPads this year. Website says: Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities Macs have a built in head pointer, although I don't know how well it works. Move the pointer using head pointer on Mac Hope this helps
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    Condom Catheter

    Use it every night for 6-10 hours without problems, but don't if there is a maximum time. FWIW, at night, we use a urinal [placed inside a trash can] instead of a collection bag. Seems to make clean-up easier. Hope this helps ctk
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    Comfort and support devices

    Sorry to hear about your situation Most PWC can be modified with additional support items such as chest straps or head rests. Even if the wheelchair is less than five years old, Medicare should pay for modifications. After all, ALS is a progressive disease. Medicare may pay for repairs to...
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    VMI minivan rusted out

    I thought about road salt. We take care of our cars. Our local body shop said the rust problem should not have happened. Plus, in 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had Ford recall its Windstar minivans because undercarriage rust was affecting axles. The recall was in...
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    What wheelchair should i buy?

    If possible, test drive them both at your home to see which you prefer. I have a Permobil FWD which is super. Hope this helps Chris
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    VMI minivan rusted out

    My 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan wheelchair minivan has rusted out on the underside where the conversion company lowered the floor. As a result, it failed inspection. Has anyone else experienced this problem with their conversion? The conversion was done by VMI (Vantage Mobility). VMI says: out...
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    ALS Functional Rating Scale predictor

    I am sorry that your mom has ALS. The math does not work, because the scale is not that precise and ALS progression varies. Hope this helps.
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    ALS and iPads for communication?

    FWIW The makers of Proloquo2Go have developed a new App called Proloquo4Text. The App is similar to the text based part of Proloquo2Go but does not include the symbol (picture) based component. I believe it allows for control by switches. On sale for 50% off until December 31. Predictable...
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    What does it look like when the FVC / FEC drop to 50%?

    A blood gas test is best way to test for CO2. Everybody is different. He may feel fine at 50% -- I did, but that was awhile ago. Hope this helps.
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    I was told i have als but i dont belive it can you help me?from a hospital in mass

    Re: I was told i have als but i dont belive it can you help me? As you are in Massachusetts, perhaps get in touch with an ALS clinic sponsored by the ALS Association or MDA. Here is the list: MDA MDA/ALS CENTER AT MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL 617 724-1873 617 726-5346 FAX Merit E...
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    selling condo with roll-in shower in Westchester County, NY

    Not exactly equipment (smile) ........ We are selling our condo in Somers, NY [Westchester County, NY - about 50 miles from New York City and 15 miles from Danbury, CT]. The condo has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms on a single level with an open floor plan. We modified one bathroom so that it is...
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    Ipads: lousy choice for PALS

    Google: stylus r us to find the telescoping stylus I mentioned in prior post. site says can be used as mouthstick; I don't know.
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