Electric shaver

When Steve lost the ability to safely shave with a razor, he switched to an electric shaver. His caregivers continued using them when he couldn’t anymore.

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I have limb onset ALS which started in my hands and arms. When I could no longer shave with a regular razor, I used a Norelco electric shaver I had used for years. My wife started using the same shaver to shave me. When I wanted a closer shave, I went to a barber for a razor shave. One of barbers I visited used a shaver/shaper like the Wahl to give me a close shave. We purchased the Wahl to give me a close finish shave.

The issue with the Wahl shaver is that it takes longer to shave more growth. Getting ready in the morning took long enough, so we upgraded to a newer Norelco shaver. In general, it did a good job, but when a nice, close shave is required, the Wahl shaver does the finishing job nicely.

One thing to remember is that you should be sure to clean the shavers regularly, preferably daily. This keeps them running optimally which is much more comfortable for the shavee.

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Additional information

Steve’s ALS stage

Early, 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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