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"Align, Lengthen & Strengthen Your Resilience - While Living
with ALS" (My free book)
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Well with ALS" (direct link to my
columns at ALS News Today)
ALS Awareness
MAYDAY-MAYDAY! (2015 ALS Awareness Month)
Alternative Medicine/Treatments
Breathing Tips
Body Changes... and Adjustments
Caregiving
Cures
Decluttering for ALS
Mental Space (and closet space)
Dentist
Diagnosis & ALS Clinics
Eating/Drinking Tips
Enjoy Dining Out; with ALS
When Swallowing Becomes an ALS Issue
Enjoy Dining Out; with ALS
When Swallowing Becomes an ALS Issue
Exercise Tips
Do You Rock & Roll? (using RESET movements from Original Strength)
From Outer Space to Inner Ear (Balance Tips)
Feet/AFOs (Ankle-Foot-Orthotics) Tips
Friends & Family Tips
Home Safety/Modification Tips
Humor
Mindfulness Tips
How to Focus and Pay Attention Mindfulness for pALS & cALS
How to Use Mindfulness to Live
Better with ALS
Mobility Tips (Rollators, Scooters, Cell phone, etc.)
Motivation & Attitude Tips - - Daily Routines & Mind Games
Motivation & Attitude Tips - - Mindset & Misc. Tips
Always Learn Something (Book, video, and blog recommendations)
Words Also Matter (The words we use can influence our mind)
Read & Learn
Always Learn Something (Book, video, and blog recommendations)
Self-care
Speaking & Voice Tips (Dysarthria)
Stress Management Tips
The Small Stuff: ALS Stress Tips
Videos
My Presentations (to past conferences & workshops)
How to Focus and Pay Attention (Mindfulness)
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Dagmar, I have been considering going to an assisted living facility. My condition, which is in early stages has placed a lot of stress on my husband, who is 77, and I don't want to wear him out because of my illness. Have you ever thought about doing this? I know they could help me with everyday things, but don't know if this is something you have thought about.
ReplyDeleteAssisted living facilities are a good choice if the pALS lives alone or is a burden to their family/caregiver. Another option is to contract with a local agency or independent provider to come into your home to help relieve your husband of specific duties (everything from housekeeping to bathing/dressing you). It depends on your financial situation and emotional preferences.
ReplyDeleteDagmar, first came the drop foot, then walked with a cane for five months,then the falls & no more walking up or down stairs,then walking with a walker for two years, another drop foot in right foot, & taking a lot of tests, then no more driving, & now wheelchair bound. Diagnosed with ALS in January of 2021. Are there any support groups here in Glendale, AZ that I can hook up to? ~Gina Maynes~
ReplyDeleteDagmar, first came the drop foot, then walked with a cane for five months,then the falls & no more walking up or down stairs,then walking with a walker for two years, another drop foot in right foot, & taking a lot of tests, then no more driving, & now wheelchair bound.
ReplyDeleteAssisted living facilities are a good choice if the pALS lives alone or is a burden to their family/caregiver. Another option is to contract with a local agency or independent provider to come into your home to help relieve your husband of specific duties (everything from housekeeping to bathing/dressing you).
ReplyDeleteTaking care of your body today will help you enjoy life to the fullest tomorrow.
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