Scale

So, how do you weigh someone who is not able to stand on a scale? By using a hanging scale like you would use for a deer or a side of beef.

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Steve was losing a lot of weight during his first few years with ALS. When he was confined to his power chair, we could get his weight at the ALS Clinic using a drive on scale. This can only give us an approximate weight because of the chair.
Sheila found this scale which works great. We attached it to our overhead lift. Now, every time he transfers to the chair from the bed, we can get Steve’s weight. This should work on a Hoyer lift, but we have not tried it yet.

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Steve’s ALS stage

Late

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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