sarahunni17
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- Joined
- Nov 20, 2011
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- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Country
- US
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Bethlehem
My dad was diagnosed in August with ALS. I am 26, and he is 52.
I live an hour and a half away from my dad, and have a feeling I will be moving down with him to help be a caretaker.
I know it's impossible to predict the progression of the disease, but perhaps you can share some stories for me about progress of your loved ones ? I'm trying to figure out how soon I need to drop my job and get an apartment down there...
Right now he is weak in his arms and legs. Can stand and walk for periods of time. Easily fatigued. Slurred speech and speaking in slow sentences. Fine motor skills are starting to go in his hands- hes having trouble unbuttning pants, shirts, etc.
Thanks
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I live an hour and a half away from my dad, and have a feeling I will be moving down with him to help be a caretaker.
I know it's impossible to predict the progression of the disease, but perhaps you can share some stories for me about progress of your loved ones ? I'm trying to figure out how soon I need to drop my job and get an apartment down there...
Right now he is weak in his arms and legs. Can stand and walk for periods of time. Easily fatigued. Slurred speech and speaking in slow sentences. Fine motor skills are starting to go in his hands- hes having trouble unbuttning pants, shirts, etc.
Thanks
A newbie in the forums!