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  1. S

    Equipment & Supplies- Houston, TX

    The following items are for sale, if interested email [email protected] for pics or questions. Must stay in the houston area to pick up, unable to ship! Permobil CS300 Power wheelchair w/ ROHO cushion$5,000 (Cadillac of Powerchairs) Manual Hoyer Lift w/ Sling $200 Guardian Wheel Chair...
  2. M

    ALS home care, why is nothing easy?

    After much thought and tears it has been decided that my mom needs to be in a care home to recieve the care she needs, it was mainly her decision and we all would have supported her no matter what she chose. My stepdad being her main caregiver is having a very hard time with it, but they do own...
  3. T

    Hoyer lift for sale

    I have an electric hoyer lift for sale. T.H.E. Medical Ultralift 3500HX up to 600lbs. Ultralift 3500XH Mobile Sling Lift | T.H.E. Medical Mine is different color (2009 model) but same features. $1000. I am in the Columbus Oh area but can meet up to 2 hrs away. 614-778-6478
  4. notgivnup

    Powerchair Help Needed

    I went for my powerchair assessment/ measurements today. They had one for me to try, a Invacsre T D X- SP with foam and gel top seat, sling back. They noticed I had trouble seating up for long, I told them that it was rather difficult. They said they thought I needed to have the tilt option and...
  5. abbas child

    Shower in or out of sling?

    Until recently I've been hoisted onto the shower chair by Phil, who then removes the sling. He has no trouble putting it back after towel drying me. The hospice aides aren't used to using lifts here within the only hospice--most patients are ambulatory with cancer, and get bedbaths when they...
  6. LauraW

    How do you do it?

    So how do you do it when it is you and your PALS and no one else during the day. I am having a difficult time . I have started to use a hoyer lift to get Mom to the commode but I have to pull her pants down then wipe then pants back up. I am so sore and so tired. I have been crying all day. The...
  7. Miss

    Somebody please help

    We are moving to a different level, and I don't know what I'm doing. Is there no place to get some training? How do I get a toileting sling under my 250 lb. husband by myself? He can't be rolled over, and he can't keep it on all of the time because it causes pressure sores. How do I get any...
  8. C

    Problem using hoyer lift problem solved

    We have carpet in our home. My husband had trouble trying to use a hoyer lift in fact it was to hard for him and we never used one. Instead I got on line and looked for a medical hoist but they cost so much. A tech told us there was a cheaper way with the info he gave us I started doing some...
  9. S

    I've notice a little progress!

    I just wanted to share this: About one month and a half ago I was not able to stand up so I basically stayed in bed and wondered is this it? I started doing some research and found the sit to stand machine and a few transfer boards.. When I received my sit to stand I had to use the upper...
  10. N

    Toileting

    Hello, I have looked back through threads and can't seem to find the answers to my questions. My hubby has Bulbar onset ALS; now unable to walk or help me help him stand up. My question is in regards to clothing (or the lack of). Two weeks ago, I was able to help him stand up from the toilet...
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