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Does anybody use a stand with an arm, or a clamp with an arm to hold a smartphone or tablet? Preferably one that can be stretched out far and angled downward. I looked at a bunch of them on Amazon, and it seems like most of the gooseneck ones are crappy if you need to use it for anything other...

My parents have had a parakeet since the late 90s. After my father's ALS diagnosis, the parakeet's legs became weaker. He would fluff his wings constantly to stay upright. Now his wings no longer work, but he has a special place he can rest and eat inside his little cage. I remarked to my mom...

I just wanted to point out an interesting device that some people may not be aware of yet. Its called the Amazon Echo. It's a wireless speaker and voice command device It does require the internet, and can only connect via wifi. Beause its an Amazon device, it can access your Audible library...

The Amazon Echo is very new, but it can do some amazing things. I am younger, and am still not savvy enough to do everything. It can be set up other things like Hue lights, and 'smart' outlets too. Then you can ask it to turn a light on etc. My dad uses his the most for radio stations...

Would your loved one be interested in Audiobooks? I have an Amazon Echo, and also purchase audiobooks through Audible (an Amazon Company) You can simply say "Alexa OPen Audible" and it will play your audiobook. You can tell it to go to Chapter 4 etc. You can also call out ask for it to play...

Try out as many chairs as you can. My dad waited until he couldn't walk anymore. He requested I get one as ling ad possible because he is taller and wanted to make sure the feet part actually covered his feet. We found what we thought was the perfect chair, and upon delivery discoveted the...

We need to learn about the difference between a nursing home and hospice. For instance, I don't understand what kinds of assistance my father is entitled to at a nursing home vs hospice. If he needs another boot/brace for his other leg, do they tell him he can not have one, because he is in...

Part of the issue is that it was not our wish for him to go into a nursing home, it was his. Prior to my father's diagnosis, he spent many years taking care of my grandmother who died from Parkinsons. She eventually moved to a beautiful nursing home, and my dad was there with her just about...

When my dad first arrived at the nursing home (at his request) he was not feeling very well at all. He was very anxious and very depressed and also very sore and uncomfortable. I don't think he ate anything for several days and he slept a lot. I agree that moving back and forth from the bed to...

Very shortly after my father's ALS diagnosis we toured every nursing home in the area that was available as option to him. He is a veteran, and his options are pretty limited. WHen my dad was at home he insisted on doing certain things, and at the same time refused to allow us to help him do...