Boots, heel protection

When Steve was in the hospital, he experienced his first heel pressure sores. They happen when you are on your back for a long time. These heel protection boots help a lot.

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I sleep with boots on.

One issue for those of us who cannot move in bed and sleep on our back is pressure sores. Steve experienced his first pressure sores or rather the start of them during one of his hospital stays. The nurses fitted him with cushioned boots. These boots helped immediately and are very comfortable. They also came with wedges to keep his feet straight. This greatly reduced any pain in his ankles or calves caused by his feet being in an awkward position.

We got the boots we have from our local hospital. They left the boots on Steve during his transfer to his primary hospital. The second hospital wanted to use their own boots and we kept the originals. We recommend you ask about any supplies used during your stay. You may be able to keep them.

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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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