We use memory foam to add padding to the back of Steve’s power chair. We slipped a sheet of memory foam under the seat cover.
When Steve lost substantial weight loss during a hospital stay, he was very uncomfortable in his power chair. Our chair tech recommended memory foam for the seat back.
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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.
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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