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  • Sorry to hear of your mum's diagnosis & of your worries. Your mum sounds as persistent as mine. She had a different onset but went on walking well after it was safe. I won't kid you, it was tough, especially the falls. For her it was about independence & pushing for as long as she could. Our public health nurse was a great help. She insisted on mum using a wheelchair outside the house but managed to frame it as something to help my mums fatique. I wonder if there's anyone like that who will be visiting your mum & who could help her accept help? Take care.
    Hello everyone,
    My Mom was diagnosed with ALS today and although I was not suprised, we are still trying to take it in. Mom is 80 yrs old and lives on her own in an apartment. I'm not happy with this arrangement, but she's a pretty persistant lady. Right now I'm struggling with how best to help her, when she doesn't feel she needs it. She has foot drop and is quite unsteady when she goes out of the apt. I know she needs time to adjust to this, but I'm very afraid she may fall and she's very small boned.
    Sorry to run on but I hope someone else may have some experience to share as to ALS and older people.
    signed, a little at a loss....daughter
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