The AEeyeOU Board is a low-tech communication method that enables people with only eye movement to fully express themselves. Because this board enables a User to spell messages, the user is not limited to just messages others might anticipate they would want to say (as is the
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Why Clone your voice? People with ALS/MND (pALS) may experience changes in their speech due to dysarthria (i.e. weakness or spasticity of the muscles required to produce speech). As speech becomes difficult or impossible to understand, many turn to text-to-speech (TTS) apps or speech-generating devices (SGDs) to
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By Melody Fung, O.T. R/L Occupational Therapist 5 Features Power Tilt and Recline: These two functions enable you to perform adjustment of back and hip angles independently. They provide pressure re-distribution and postural support to reduce the risk of skin breakdown. Tilt and recline are also essential
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Call Chimes & Alerting System in the Home By: Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP Call chimes are essential for keeping pALS and caregivers connected and providing peace of mind. Typically they are most critical for those who can’t call out, walk or are in danger of falls. A
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By: Susan Woolley, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist. For a minority of pALS, the disease affects thinking, not just muscles. It is estimated that 15% of pALS experience dementia, which is called Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Family members often notice this before the person with ALS. Sometimes it causes dramatic changes
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By Dallas Forshew, RN. Research described as “clinical” means that the research subjects are human beings. Clinical trials try to translate information learned in laboratories, or in experiments done with animals, to learn how it applies to people. There are four types of clinical research: Observational studies
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By Bob Osborn, RN One of the most common problems that affects people with motor neuron diseases is called dependent edema. This is swelling of the hands and feet which gradually extends upwards into the arms and legs. This is caused because veins depend on muscle movement
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