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  1. minnesota

    Portable lift--arjo huntleigh lift

    Portable lift! Works excellent! Comfortable and supportive for pals and easy to use, no wear and tear on cals back and efficient and effective for transfer to wheelchair, bathrooming either on or over bedside commode and /or bathrooming while suspended in sling. Holds 440 pounds! We used...
  2. C

    The Good and The Bad

    Last week, Patti and I went to the clinic and also met with our regional ALSA rep. Some good and some bad has come of this. The Good: People are cracking, and we're starting to get equipment and other needs fulfilled. Patti's power chair has finally been approved (only took 6 months of games...
    • Calvin-CALS
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    • Forum: Current caregivers
  3. HeatherFeather

    Get me to the Church 'er to the Commode on time - ACK!

    Help! :eek: Ron has had some near-misses lately. When he's in a rush to get in the commode, he's usually on his popup lazyboy chair. I have to use the swivel to get him out of there, swivel him 1/4 turn to get onto his wheelchair then 'wheel' him backwards, without worrying about the foot...
  4. N

    What kind of pool lift?

    We need to buy a pool lift to get me in and out of our pool. Do you think plastic seat or hoyer sling style is best? Anybody else do pool therapy?
  5. HeatherFeather

    Cruise problems?

    I'm sure this will be Ron's last vacation since he's progressing so very very fast :cry: We had booked a cruise for next December but we will cancel that one. We decided on booking one sooner (think we booked in November after Ron's diagnosis). We will be leaving mid-April, travelling by plane...
  6. E

    Invacare Reliant 450 Power Lift with Low Base

    Invacare Reliant 450 Power Lift with Low Base, approx. 2 years old but hasn't been used since February, supports up to 450 pounds, excellent condition, was purchased for $3,500. God's gift to care giving :) I have 2 batteries and a sling for this unit. Located in Suwanee, GA
  7. zoohouse

    Crash!

    Was giving Tim a shower today, and had him tilted quite far back in his shower chair. I had done everything and was just finishing his shave, when I pushed the chair over a couple of inches to get into a better position. Well the floor of the shower is dipped to the drain and the left bak...
  8. JimInVA

    A Sling Like No Other…

    My wife PALS was no longer able to support herself and began to require help to transfer her from one location/device to another. My initial solution was to simply “bear hug” her during transfer. And while this initially fulfilled some kind of “manly” thing in me, the multitude of daily...
  9. zoohouse

    We're back and it wasn't pretty

    So we went to the Seattle VA for Tim to get the head array put on his chair, which meant he stayed in the hospital as he needs a hospital bed and lifts. It was a nightmare, and they almost managed to kill him. He usually stays on the rehab floor that deals with stroke, MS, and ALS patients...
  10. A

    New to forum, venting, & questions...

    Hi, I am new to this forum. My mom (62 years old) was diagnosed in November 2013 with ALS. She moved in with me so I can care for her. She has progressed extremely fast. She has no use of her legs or arms. Her right hand she can use her finger a little, but it is extremely difficult. Her...
    • amandaw120
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    • als breathing chair clothes diagnosed finger help! hoyer hoyer lift lift problem questions shower sling support test venting voice
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Current caregivers
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