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When Steve’s elbows started to hurt when he sat in his power chair, we got these arm cushions which helped. They are pretty durable because we try to scrape them off on the door jambs.

Steve made the arms on his power chair more comfortable. These arm cushions helped with pressure on his elbows.
When Steve’s elbows started to hurt when he sat in his power chair, we got these arm cushions which helped. They are pretty durable because we try to scrape them off on the door jambs.

| 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.
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
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
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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