Did the Doctor didn't advise you of what positions are bad for his back? I bet you pick Tim up under his arms and under his knees? Do you not have a back...
I asked the doctor about the position for his back and even talked to several parents whose son's already had the surgery. This doctor told me that Tim is very...
New content at www.DmdOptions.com for May 1, 2003 *House OKs IDEA Bill Chicago Tribune Article Check out HR 1350 at *Judge stops closing of California's Rancho...
Oh, dear. I am tired. I do have a TAS seat that I adore for getting my son in and out of the car. It is, however, the Bruno Outsider III lift that I am...
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vaward@...
May 2, 2003 2:29 pm
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I'm just shocked they didn't tell you what positions are a nono regardless of flexability. If you bend the rods the are stuck like that. They teach you how...
There are several ways to pick up someone. What ever way works best for those envolved. My dad choose the bearhug lift. At the rehab they picked me up by...
But Kevin- they probably lift you that way due to your height and weight. Tim is small and very light (about 60 lbs). I'm not rough with him- I still treat...
Ginny I got the info from Bruno lifts and Tas. I am not interested in that type of lift at this time. I hope you are able to sell it though. I'm glad you like...
Adele-I've need to talk to you about this issue we discussed back in March. There is a chance that Hope for MD will implement a program for funds for the MD...
In our local paper today- a writer/resident wrote an article call "Organ Donations moraly wrong" In his article he mentioned of an illegal immigrant was able...
There should be State or Federal programs for Respite Care for children of low income families. If they receive Medical Assistance they would be eligible for...
No Dee I have used a sling ever since my back surgery. There are two ways he should never move, mainly it hurts like hell if its done. The back is long...
I hated the bearhug, ended up on the floor. Dee <hope4md@...> wrote:But Kevin- they probably lift you that way due to your height and weight. Tim is...
Dee girl you can't save the whole world hun, your main focuss of Hope is MD Awareness. Its close to $10 an hours 20 hours a day for me. $1400 a week. $5600...
First, there will always be a debate on the "morals" of prolong life. Second, the opposite of the medical term prolonging life is assisited suiside, or die in...
Kevin you missed the whole point of what I was trying to say. It is not for all year round for everyone. IT's only for 2-3 days for single parents or low...
I totally agree!!!! that is one big A M E N!!! I did send a letter to the editor to my response on this article-I'm sure many others in the Sebring community...
Kevin. Do you live alone? I've been struggling to get the little bit of care I have for Jason, only 3 hours a week. Where did you get the people to do this...
There are two issues that are being discussed here. First, what Kevin has are called PCA's, Personnel Care Attendants. The second is Respite care. The first...
Good Lord Kevin that adds up to a ton of money! How do you do it? We don't need any in home care yet. I don't even want to think about how much it will be by...
has anyone ever seen the movie- PAY IT FORWARD? if not, I suggest you do. Last xmas me a group of folks from the Hope for MD did something to make sure my...
Sad thing is even those who do get help can't get the full coverage. Nurses, good nurses, are hard to find these days. Nurses themselfs are hard to come by...
Not yet but soon to be moveing out. Scared to death. I am on SSI and therefor on medicade. I have a trache and that puts me to 20 hours started out at 24...
When I turned 18, I got full SSI and that put me on medicaid. Before 18 I was on both and I was not in need of a caregiver. The state approves the hours and...
Hello to you all. It has been a while since I wrote. I am lucky enough to get respite care for two hours per day and another 45 full days per year to use as I...
tyson
tyson@...
May 4, 2003 7:18 am
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Hi Donna, Good to hear from you again. That's great that you have gotten the respite care and that you have someone really good that Tyson already knows. ...
Hello everyone: Well, it is official. We went to the doctor and all indications are that MJ's GJ tube is all in her stomach. We are officially on pneumonia...
