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    Hello – new member, diagnosed 2011

    Hey Rob, were just about neighbors! We were just in your neighborhood not too long ago for some Japanese food. Dan
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    Hello – new member, diagnosed 2011

    Thank you all for the warm welcome. Dan
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    This lift is not designed to pick someone up off the ground. I'm assuming you need this in case...

    This lift is not designed to pick someone up off the ground. I'm assuming you need this in case he falls. I'm not sure about New York but in Southern California the fire department will readily assist in these situations. Over the past 3 years we've called the fire department 6 or 7 times for a...
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    One nice feature of this sling is that it is U-shaped. You can put it on your husband while he...

    One nice feature of this sling is that it is U-shaped. You can put it on your husband while he is seated without lifting or rolling him. I also cannot support myself in a seated position. My wife lifts me from my wheelchair and suspends me over the commode when toileting. Cost: as with all...
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    Hi, I was going to post this on your thread but it is now closed. We use the Milford Person...

    Hi, I was going to post this on your thread but it is now closed. We use the Milford Person Lift by AutoChair. It's one of the most compact and versatile patient lifts that I have found. The lifting arm is motorized, compact (around 30 in. long) and fairly light (18 lbs). It is quickly...
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    Hi jlm, I saw your post asking for ways your husband can contact you during the night. Can your...

    Hi jlm, I saw your post asking for ways your husband can contact you during the night. Can your husband still speak relatively clearly? If so, there are a couple of options that may work for you. There is Echo from Amazon. It costs $50. With that, you can call your cell phone by just saying...
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    just found out I have als

    Hi Annie, Welcome, I'm also 62 and the new member to this community. It looks like we've found a wonderful group to join. Dan
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    Hello – new member, diagnosed 2011

    Hello Everyone, Although I have had ALS over five years, I am a new member to this forum and would like to introduce myself. I was diagnosed back in February 2011. Physically, from the chin up, I am doing well. I can still speak – albeit softly – and eat which I am very grateful for. South of...
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