In the market to live better: ALS members weigh in

Over the years, the PatientsLikeMe ALS community has shared what products help them manage their new normal with ALS. From eye-gaze devices to elevated toilet seats and alternating pressure mattresses, we compiled a list of some of the products that you, the experts, are talking about in the forum. Check it out:

When it gets difficult to turn over, members mentioned:

  • Drive Medical alternating pressure mattress
  • Check out Amazon for a variety of inexpensive alternating pressure mattress pads and pumps

To manage muscle weakness, Kate shared a list of helpful products:

  • For writing: PenAgain – alternative style pen, eliminates the need for a firm thumb-forefinger grip to write. Available online and in office supply stores.
  • Magnetic closure shirts. The shirts have buttons sewn on the front, but the closure is secured with small magnets behind the buttons, including the cuffs.
  • Devices that “cinch” your shoelaces (regular or elastic) closed so you don’t have to tie your shoes each time. An example is “lock laces.”
  • The “Toilevator” is a very small pedestal that goes under the entire toilet and lifts the entire thing up about 3 ½ inches, works with a bidet seat.

For Eyegaze:

And, other communication devices:

When transferring to and from the toilet gets tough, members mention:

For personal hygiene:

What products help you? In the market for something specific? Head to the forum – the community might have a recommendation.

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