Kim Belden

I was a college professor for 25 years. I took my pension in a lump sum and “retired.” I’m busier now than when I was working. I moved, got a housemate, and found lots of new friends in my new condo. I had the remodel done before I needed it and that gives me a bit of comfort.

I’ve written textbooks but now I devote more time to recreational…[Read more]

Hi,
I also wrote a handout for my dentist.

I had to have two crowns replaced this past year. The first one was pretty hard. The one I had done last week was in front so it was easier. The dentist is also an MD and understood the challenges of ALS.

I have a few other problems (neck and Meniere’s disease) where leaning back is not good.…[Read more]

I’ve had to evacuate Florida twice for hurricanes. First one I drove myself to Orlando. Second one a friend and I drove to Atlanta. Just can say my SUV was full and that was without any ALS equipment.

I moved to a concrete and steel condo so it’ll have to be a bad one for me to go again.

I have paperwork that I’m supposed to submit to the…[Read more]