Overcoming Lower Body Weakness Workshop Companion Reference

Overcoming
Lower Body Weakness

Workshop Companion Reference

Practical Knowledge Sharing for Overcoming
the Daily Challenges of Living with ALS

By ALS Caregivers for ALS Caregivers

Overview

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ALSCaregivers.org

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Introduction

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Who We Are

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Overcoming Lower Body Weakness

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THIS BOOK WILL BENEFIT: Those who attended the overcoming lower body weakness challenges 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.

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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.

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The Purpose of The Workshop

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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.

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THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

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● Walking With Assistive Devices
● Sitting to Standing
● Getting Up From The Toilet
● Getting Out Of Vehicles
● Getting In & Out Of Bed
● Getting Up From The Floor
● Swelling/Stiffening/Spasms/Cramping

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ALSCaregivers.org

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Who We Are

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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.

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The Purpose of The Workshop

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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.

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What Is Included In This Booklet

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Video's of demonstrations provided by caregivers covering common challenging lower body weakness scenarios along with the equipment and techniques to overcome them.
For more detailed guidance on overcoming Lower Body Weakness challenges refer to the Overcoming Lower Body Weakness Challenges Booklet. Last revision 10/22/23.

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