Lory
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- Joined
- Aug 27, 2013
- Messages
- 13
- Reason
- Loved one DX
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- US
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- MD
- City
- Baltimore
I would love any stories and advice about this, as it's a big unknown for me. For PALs who are in wheelchairs, how often do you typically need to transfer/reposition yourself during the day? My mom is going to be my dad's primary caregiver- she's in good health but not big and super strong. If she is going to be home with my dad during the day, I'm concerned how she is going to do this herself. I know there are tilt-in-space wheelchairs that help with this but I would love to know what a typical day is like for a PAL and/or a caregiver. I was imagining a person needing to be transferred/repositioned constantly throughout the day, which is one reason why I was worried we would need live-in help for my mom (or else he would have to go to a facility). Thanks so much, this board is so helpful!