@maggiebroeren
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Maggie Broeren replied to the topic Do You Think You Match the Results of this ALS Survey? in the forum Living With ALS 1 week, 1 day ago
I match the results of the study. It’s been 3 years since diagnosis. I’m happy with our insurance coverage. We are blessed by the local, awesome ALS clinic. We feel fortunate to have invaluable support for our local ALS Assoc., family and friends.
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Maggie Broeren replied to the topic Modifying your Home in the forum Living With ALS 1 month, 2 weeks ago
We have three overhead tracks for my sling- one in bedroom, one in bathroom, and one above a recliner in living room. They were professionally installed although my spouse measured and marked the ideal places on the ceiling where tracks would be installed. They are great and super functional – providing safe transfers and reducing stress on c…[Read more]
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Maggie Broeren replied to the topic A brand-new sub-forum: Let's discuss mobility, technology and medical equipment in the forum Mobility Aides, Assistive Technology and Medical Equipment 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Steve,
it took me three mattresses until I slept comfortably. I’m using an alternating air flow mattress, provided by our hospital bed vendor. It cost approx $1000… worth it now that I’m sleeping better with only 1-2 turns p/nigh5.
Maggie B
Milwaukee WI
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Maggie Broeren replied to the topic A brand-new sub-forum: Let's discuss mobility, technology and medical equipment in the forum Mobility Aides, Assistive Technology and Medical Equipment 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi
Although I haven’t lost my speech yet, I’m using an IPad/iPhone app called Speech Assist AAC. It has been very easy to use and allows you to customize words, phrases and sentences. Cost- $18 US.
Maggie B
Milwaukee, WI
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Maggie Broeren replied to the topic Friendly Reminder in the forum Using our Forums 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I sure appreciate all the shared info on this site. As a PALS, diagnosed in July 2019, I continually learn from many of your insights, tips and experiences. Thank you.
Maggie B.Milwaukee, WI
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Maggie Broeren became a registered member 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Maggie, and welcome to the ALS forum. I’m Amanda, one of the co-moderators of the forum. We are happy you have joined our online community. You will find that the ALS forum is made up of people with different associations with ALS. My family has an extensive history of ALS and we know that we have a genetic mutation in the SOD1 gene. I l…[Read more]
Hello Maggie,
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the forum moderators and a person living with ALS: I was diagnosed in 2010.
If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic. You can also search for past topics or discussions by typing a…[Read more]