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Feeding TubesWhat is a feeding tube?It is a , , ¼”.Types of TubesThe kind of tube recommended for people with ALS is the PEG - (Percutaneous (through the skin)Endoscopic (into the GI tract) Gastrostomy (hole in the stomach.)Other kinds o...

Description: FYI Feeding Tubes

2. Adequate Nutrition and Feeding Tubes in ALS

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Adequate Nutrition and Feeding Tubes in ALSKstoessel, RN. Kimberly-Clark March 25, 2013https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=66419757&act=pb&rKey=9f16579d1ab3e998

3. March 2013 Adequate Nutrition and Feeding Tubes in ALS

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Adequate Nutrition and Feeding Tubes in ALSKstoessel, RN. Kimberly-Clark March 25, 2013https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=66419757&act=pb&rKey=9f16579d1ab3e998

4. Is a Low-Profile Feeding Tube Right for You?

(Web Page; Wed Sep 13 14:03:00 CDT 2017)

This content is sponsored by Halyard Health Is a Low-Profile Feeding Tube Right for You? As ALS progresses, some people may have difficulty reaching the caloric intake needed to maintain a healthy weight. If you are losing weight or ...

5. Now or Later? Decisions Involving Feeding Tubes Require a Proactive Approach

(Web Page; Wed Feb 11 17:58:00 CST 2015)

“Living life to its fullest means staying active,” says 45-year-old Brian Epp of Battle Ground, Wash., who was diagnosed with ALS in 2010. Less than one year later, while he could still chew and swallow well enough to enjoy...

6. FYI Ten Tips

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Tips for Newly-Diagnosed ALS Patients from Will HubbenWill Hubben was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in July 1998 and died in May 2004. InNovember 2000, Will created The ALS Research Digest, an electronic newsletter designed toprovi...

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7. Disaster Preparedness Slides

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Disaster PreparednessAlisa Brownlee, ATPClinical Manager, Assistive Technology ServicesALS Association, National Office andGreater Philadelphia Chapterabrownlee@alsa-national.orgTopics being discussed• Getting out of your home• Planning ...

8. ALS Insight Newsletter

(Web Page; Fri Sep 15 10:26:00 CDT 2017)

Newsletter Archive September 2017 Providing Care for People with ALS in Hurricane-Affected Areas / Living with ALS Resource Guides: English and Spanish Resources Available / The ALS Association Youth Initiatives / Empowering People Li...

Description: From our Care Services team, ALS Insight includes stories from people living with ALS, Q&A with medical professionals, tips on daily living and communication.

9. How To Know When to Hire In-Home Help

(Web Page; Tue Jun 16 12:19:00 CDT 2020)

Hiring in-‐home assistance can help you cope effectively with the everyday challenges of living with ALS, as well as relieve some of the pressure on family caregivers. But sometimes, it can be difficult to make the decis...

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10. Medicare and Home Health Care

(Web Page; Tue Jun 16 12:33:00 CDT 2020)

Medicare is a federally funded insurance plan that provides health insurance to people 65 years and older, as well as to younger people with certain disabilities and conditions (including ALS). Because of your ALS diagnosis, yo...

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