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  1. tripete

    Equipment Recomendations

    As things progress more and more gadgets are needed. I have lost most of my muscle control to hold in bowel movements or to push them out. Is there a Portable Bidet that people use when out? If so please recommend one. I have lost a lot of my trunk and neck strength and end up leaning/falling...
  2. Jhettinger

    Veteran Van Questions

    How much am I allowed for a conversion? I have seen conflicting information on van purchase offset and more money for conversions. Looking at a sprinter with a under vehicle ramp. Thoughts? Live in Atlanta. Any names of people who work with VA that help out?
  3. 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
  4. J

    Caregiver to my dad Gary for 5 years

    Hello My name is Jasmine and I am 28 years old and from Los Angeles. My dad Gary was diagnosed on 12/12/12 and I took care of him until he died of respiratory failure in January of this year. I would constantly look at posts on these forums but I was too afraid to make an account and I'm not...
    • Jasbagley
    • Thread
    • age als bed caregiver dad diagnosed dynavox eye free hoyer hoyer lift lift manual medical power power wheelchairs questions ramp respiratory support tobii tobii dynavox trach wanted wheelchairs work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: In memory of
  5. J

    Caregiver to my dad Gary for 5 years

    Hello My name is Jasmine and I am 28 years old and from Los Angeles. My dad Gary was diagnosed on 12/12/12 and I took care of him until he died of respiratory failure in January of this year. I would constantly look at posts on these forums but I was too afraid to make an account and I'm not...
    • Jasbagley
    • Thread
    • age als bed caregiver dad diagnosed dynavox eye free hoyer hoyer lift lift manual medical power power wheelchairs questions ramp respiratory support tobii tobii dynavox trach wanted wheelchairs work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Past caregivers
  6. A

    New to site

    Received mnd/als dx in dec/2015. Began in spring 2015 during tennis and bike ridingwith left foot drop and gait and balance problems and fatigue. After seeing multiple docs, went to neurologist, had EMG kand was told I had mnd. At that point was using cross country sticks to help with balance...
    • Artist
    • Thread
    • als artist balance deanna emg fatigue fell foot foot drop l-serine mnd mnd/als muscle neurologist physical therapy problems ramp therapy walker weakness wheelchair
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: People with ALS (PALS)
  7. G

    2013 BraunAbility Dodge Grand Caravan

    Wheelchair Van is no longer needed. Its a 2013 Dodge Grand caravan Crew with only 12,000 miles, and has BraunAbility Conversion with automatic folding side ramp (with light), Tie downs for center of vehicle and easylok for front passenger. Color is white. Has backup camera and phone / bluetooth...
  8. R

    Newly diagnosed advice with diet

    Hi eveyone, I dont have als but my mother has been recently diagnosed and im trying come up with some diet for her to help her however may be and im hoping to get some advice. Ive been reading about als and foods and vitamins that can help slow down the progression this what i have so far...
    • Rodo145
    • Thread
    • advice als diagnosed diet fatigue newly diagnosed oil oxygen problems progression ramp reading vitamins
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Newly diagnosed
  9. Nuts

    2014 Accessible Honda Van

    We have moved on to a larger van, so we are selling the 2014 Honda Odyssey with Braunability conversion. It has a side ramp, tie downs, and two easy locks (driver and passenger seat locations). The two front seats roll out and back in easily. Comes with hand controls (but they have been...
  10. Firefighter58

    ALS society returns

    ALS was back again yesterday and they brought a bed rail and a ramp for my front step. It seems any thing the rep seems to think I might need shows up. They certainly take great care of me. Al
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