I am working with a pALS who is now on hospice, very minimal movement (right wrist left/right minimal, and head nods and shakes). 

Received a call that she would like to reduce the number of hours the hired caregivers are sitting at her bedside. She is not on a vent. Client feels she can be alone during parts of the day. She is also concerned as her financial resources are running out.

This lovely lady has been incredibly independent for the last 6 years I have known her. 

Can anyone offer suggestions on ways she can call for help in an emergency, if she were to be alone in the apartment.
She does have a DynaVox Vmax with EyeMax, but is not able to use it due to positioning limitations now.

Ideas???
Thanks,
Tami
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Tami U. Brancamp, Ph.D., CCC
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Speech Pathology & Audiology
University of Nevada School of Medicine
University of Nevada, Reno
775-784-4887