Lisa

Sorry That I am just getting back to you Sonsu.  I think Dustin probably answered your questions, but I’ll throw in my 2 cents.  Just as Dustin said, if your husbands LTD policy pays states that they pay 60%, The carrier will pay the full 60% until his SS is approved. At that point, he will receive whatever his SS payment is, then the LTD will m…[Read more]

Sonsa, I had the option of Long Term Disability through my employer as well and took it. The insurance carrier for my LTD plan actually hires a company to assist their disability members with applying for SS Disability, maybe your husbands LTD insurance carrier will do the same. When I say assist, they walked me through the whole process, even…[Read more]

My husband and I just completed a large remodel of our home that now allows me to have single level living.  The ALS Association was a tremendous resource prior to the renovation. The local chapter was able to send an occupational therapist for a home visit, free of charge,  in order to advise us before we started. (I was also approved for a $…[Read more]

I have been very “lucky” up to this point that I do not have any bulbar symptoms and my swallowing has not been affected….yet. I have not suffered any weight loss and have in fact gained weight since my diagnosis just over a year ago.  So I eat whatever I want…whenever I want.  It’s my way of sticking it to this dreadful disease before it c…[Read more]

I have the same as Susan….the newer Apple Watches have fall detection.  I have the one that has to stay within bluetooth range of my cell phone.  There is a more expensive model that is basically it’s own cell phone.  It’s given my husband peace of mind since I can still walk short distances and am home alone throughout the day.