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    getting my PAL to the toilet is getting harder

    Yes we have the bed and do that raising and lowering the bed. My next question is with the transfer board how/when do you undress before toileting
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    getting my PAL to the toilet is getting harder

    How do they angle it? I want to invent a hydraulic/electronic commode chair to help with standing.....that would solve this dilemma...
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    getting my PAL to the toilet is getting harder

    What is the name of that lift? I was thinking something like that would work. Right now we put the commode chair over the toilet, so we can flush everything. She does use the wipes as needed and diposes of them separately. She has this small half wall next to her toilet that makes it...
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    getting my PAL to the toilet is getting harder

    My mom, diagnosed in Nov of 2010, is now having difficulty with both legs and pivoting her to the toilet is getting difficult. How have all of you handled this transition? What are some tricks to help her ? Thanks,
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    buying v. leasing a converted van--Help?

    Thank you all for so much good feedback. This is really my first post (and not my last) and I am thankful for all of your input.
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    buying v. leasing a converted van--Help?

    That is some good advice. I think we are going to opt for the county ride program. We also found out that the ALS clinic she goes to has grant money to take her to the clinic visits. My mom is nervous about her 82 year old husband driving the van and it is looking like the cost is not worth...
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    buying v. leasing a converted van--Help?

    She is at University now. Diagnosed at Hopkins and unhappy with their ALS clinic.
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    buying v. leasing a converted van--Help?

    Bel Air is in Harford County. They do have a county ride. I will look into that option. It might be the best option because my step father is 83 and my mom,the PALS is 71 and nervous when he drives. My sister and I take her to her doctor appointments. I will need to find out how far they...
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    buying v. leasing a converted van--Help?

    Can anyone tell me the process they went through to pick a van for travel? My mom just got her power chair and we need to start the process to get a van.
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    Hand/fingers skin question

    My mom has the same problem with her feet and toes. We use Cerave cream(the one in the tub container, not pump) and it seems to keep the callouses to a minimum. She puts it on every night before bed and in the morning before dressing.
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