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Immersion blender
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Immersion blender

When Steve was no longer able to swallow his medicine (even with a spoonful of sugar), we had to crush his medication to give it to him in his feeding tube. We started using a hand crusher, but we had issues with some of the meds getting stuck in the tube. We saw a video of another caregiver using an immersion blender. We found that it reduces tube clogs and prep time.

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 We fill a measuring cup with water. Then we add the tablets, open and dump in the capsules, and add liquids or syrups. Blend well and pour into the feeding tube.

There are a couple of things to watch for.

  • Some medications create a lot of foam. Annoying, but still works.
  • Some tablets turn to paste when exposed to water. We found that very frustrating. We fought through it. Also consider asking your pharmacist for a different formulation.
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Steve’s ALS stage

Late, Middle
ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube

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