Passing this along to inquire if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks,

 

Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS

Manager, Assistive Technology Services

ALS Association National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Cell: 610-812-0361

 

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From: Suchomelly, Amanda [mailto:xxxxxx@GenesisHCC.com]
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 7:01 AM
To: Alisa Brownlee <xxxxxx@alsa-national.org>
Subject: adaptive equipment

 

Hello,

I am an Occupational Therapist who works at a SNF in PA. We currently have a patient who was diagnosed with ALS a few months back. Upon admission to our facility, she had very limited use of both arms/hands and therefore requires assist for all aspects of self cares and feeding. She recently requested an adapted bed controller for her hospital bed as she is not able to adjust the head of the bed. Due to lack of ability to grasp/hold items or elevate arms, I am at a loss as to how to adapt her controller. I was hoping to find any suggestions you may have or resources to which I can utilize. Thank you so much!

 

Amanda Suchomelly, OTRL

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