Eating and Drinking with ALS
Eating and drinking is another area that becomes more and more challenging as time goes on. Julie has been very helpful here. As my fingers lost agility, Julie would find products to allow me to be independent longer. Items like large handled utensils and bowls built into a place mat with a lip to help with scooping. As my hand strength wavered and could no longer pick up a cup, Mark helped me with different versions of holders. He found a great cup holder which clamped to my chair and worked great. Eventually I was no longer able to use a straw so we found automatic cups
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