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Overcoming Toileting Challenges
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Workshop Companion ReferenceLoading...
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Practical Knowledge Sharing for Overcoming the Daily Challenges of Living with ALS
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By St. Louis ALS Association Caregivers for ALS Caregivers
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Overview
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Introduction
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Overcoming Toileting Challenges Workshop
Who We Are
We are not experts. We are not vendors.
We are a community of current or previous care givers who have experienced this disease personally and have battled ALS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We had to “learn on the job”. We immersed ourselves in all available information resources and in people networks seeking practical solutions to help us manage daily living challenges.
We are a community of current or previous care givers who have experienced this disease personally and have battled ALS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We had to “learn on the job”. We immersed ourselves in all available information resources and in people networks seeking practical solutions to help us manage daily living challenges.
THIS BOOK WILL BENEFIT: Those who attended the toileting workshop & want a quick refresher of the key take aways or those who were unable to attend but would still like to benefit from the demonstrations.
THIS BOOK INCLUDES:
● Overcoming Lower Leg Weakness
● Toilet Transfers
● PALS Unable to Assist With Rising
● PALS Unable to Clean Themselves
● Bed Bound
● Available Resources
● Toilet Transfers
● PALS Unable to Assist With Rising
● PALS Unable to Clean Themselves
● Bed Bound
● Available Resources
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Who We Are
We are not experts. We are not vendors.
We are a community of current or previous care givers who have experienced this disease personally and have battled ALS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We had to “learn on the job”. We immersed ourselves in all available information resources and in people networks seeking practical solutions to help us manage daily living challenges.
We are a community of current or previous care givers who have experienced this disease personally and have battled ALS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We had to “learn on the job”. We immersed ourselves in all available information resources and in people networks seeking practical solutions to help us manage daily living challenges.
The Purpose of The Workshop
To provide an opportunity for ALS caregivers to become acquainted with tools, or concepts that many have not previously been exposed to. Additionally, to enable everyone facing ALS to more quickly gain tangible and practical ideas to overcome everyday challenges.
What Is Included In This Booklet
Video's of demonstrations provided by caregivers covering common challenging toileting scenarios along with the equipment and techniques to overcome them.
For more detailed guidance on overcoming toileting challenges refer to the Overcoming Toileting Challenges Booklet. Last revision 3/17/24.
If you have learnings to share or would like to join our efforts, email learnings@ALSCaregivers.org
For more detailed guidance on overcoming toileting challenges refer to the Overcoming Toileting Challenges Booklet. Last revision 3/17/24.
If you have learnings to share or would like to join our efforts, email learnings@ALSCaregivers.org
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Overcoming Lower Leg Weakness
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Equipment Used During the Demonstrations
Lower Leg Weakness Scenarios / Demos
◼ ADA Toilet
◼ Bedside Commode
◼ Disposable Briefs
◼ Gait Belt
◼ Gloves
◼ Grab Bars
◼ Mobile Phone
◼ Raised Toilet Seat (portable)
◼ Toilet Riser Base
◼ Toilet Surround (portable)
◼ Motorized Tilt Toilet Lift
◼ Walker
◼ Bedside Commode
◼ Disposable Briefs
◼ Gait Belt
◼ Gloves
◼ Grab Bars
◼ Mobile Phone
◼ Raised Toilet Seat (portable)
◼ Toilet Riser Base
◼ Toilet Surround (portable)
◼ Motorized Tilt Toilet Lift
◼ Walker
Additional Equipment That Would be Helpful
(But Not Included In The Demonstration)
(But Not Included In The Demonstration)
For more detailed guidance on overcoming toileting challenges refer to the
Overcoming Toileting Challenges Booklet.
Overcoming Toileting Challenges Booklet.
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Lower Leg Weakness Scenarios / Demos
Video: Workshop Scenario -
Getting Up Off Of The Toilet
Getting Up Off Of The Toilet
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Overcoming Lower Leg Weakness (Continued)
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Lower Leg Weakness Scenarios / Demos (Continued)
Lower Leg Weakness Scenarios / Demos (Continued)
Video: Workshop Scenario - Leveraging a Portable Commode
Video: Workshop Scenario -
Raised Toilet Seat & Toilet Surround
Raised Toilet Seat & Toilet Surround
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