medical equipment

  1. Bestfriends14

    Dodge Caravan SE 2014 Minivan conversion

    Hello, I know this type of question was somewhat covered in another thread, but we have an opportunity to buy a really decent wheelchair van at a good price. It has low mileage and is only 30k CDN. Does anyone know much about the above van? We'll be using it to drive from Calgary to Palm...
  2. L

    Rebuilding

    This will probably be my last post on the forum. At the time of Eileen's funeral I weighed 122 lbs, I am now at 134 lbs. I'm not sure if it is just my nature or my strong belief in God, but even before the funeral, I felt that God did not want me to waste the rest of my life in grief. I made...
    • Larrytbm
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    • als caregiver chair equipment grief handicapped van life locked in medical medical equipment mobility van worry
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Past caregivers
  3. J

    Insurance/Medicare Coverage for Shower-Commode Chair

    I’m a little over two years post diagnosis and was recently denied insurance coverage for a shower/commode chair. I am a federal employee and have been very happy with coverage thusfar (GEHA). As I prepare to appeal the denial, I’m wondering what others’ experiences have been with insurance...
    • Jay Q
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    • chair denial diagnosis equipment info insurance medical medical equipment medicare shower
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tips, tricks, and gadgets
  4. L

    Traveling with ALS

    My wife was recently diagnosed with ALS and we still want to travel while we can. For many years we have done volunteer work with several groups that live in our RVs wherever the job is. We have done probably 80 jobs and we would still like to be with those friends. Our current trailer is...
    • Larrytbm
    • Thread
    • als back bed children cost diagnosed equipment health lift medical medical equipment mobility modifications problem ramp shower sling switch transfer travel wheelchair work
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  5. Erika

    Mom is being admitted to hospice tomorrow.

    The nurse that came for the initial evaluation was super nice and explained how my mom would get all the equipment she was already using, plus what ever she needs to be comfortable including a low air loss mattress. I was so relived. She also said they have a team who specialize or have...
    • Erika
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    • bipap chair cough assist crying decline equipment financial hope hospice ice insurance lifts low air loss mattress mattress medical medical equipment neurologist peg saliva swallowing trouble swallowing
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  6. K

    Some thoughts

    Dear all, My name is Kay and I'm based in London. I am not an ALS sufferer but I found out about this disease by Anthony Carbajal's campaign to raise awareness about it. Most watch and even participate in the ALS ice bucket challenge but didn't take the time to actually understand the gravity of...
    • kay2017
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    • age als angry awareness brain breathing bucket challenge death diagnosed equipment fingers heart hope ice ice bucket challenge insurance life lonely medical equipment research stages support technology treatments video wrong
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  7. D

    New Foundation to Help PALS

    Please consider forwarding this post to any attorneys, doctors, OTs, PTs, RTs, or nurses who may be interested in volunteering for a new foundation--the ALS Action Foundation (ALSAF)--whose mission is to conduct research and promote education and awareness concerning the resources available to...
    • Dave K
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    • als awareness cure diagnosed equipment hours life medical medical equipment nurses pals research supplement treatments work
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  8. S

    Medical Equipment

    We have United Healthcare Insurance. January 2nd, I am planning to order whatever medical equipment my PALS needs. What will insurance not cover? I am looking at power wheelchair, eye gaze communication, cough assist, shower chairs, grab bars and whatever else he may need. We are also...
    • soonerwife
    • Thread
    • communication cough assist equipment eye eye gaze help! insurance medical medical equipment planning power power wheelchair shower wheelchair
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  9. KimT

    Bathroom remodel

    Hello Everyone, I need my bathroom sooner that I thought. I'm uploading pictures of the bathroom I'm having done. Is there a way to modify it so it is safe and functional without knocking out all the tile. I ask because I'm getting my room set up and all my medical equipment is located...
  10. S

    Now What?

    It hasn't even been 2 weeks yet. Still expect to See Liz when I wake up. The Kids are doing Ok considering the situation. I have the spare room packed full of all the Medical equipment that had been in the Living room. And the Hospital Bed is still in our Bedroom. I need to get these things back...
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