ALS Caregivers: Overcoming Breathing & Swallowing Challenges Workshop

ALS Caregivers: Overcoming Breathing & Swallowing Challenges Workshop

ALS caregivers share insights on tools to assess breathing and assist with making breathing easier and tips on eating/swallowing

By ALSCaregivers.org

Date and time

Friday, October 18 · 12:30 - 4:30pm CDT

Location

Highway 141

Highway 141 Fenton, MO

Agenda

12:30 PM - 1:00 AM (+1 day)

Introductions

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breathing Therapy, Inhalers, Nebulizers, Occasional Breathing Assist Equipment

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Full time breathing assist equipment, cough assist, cough vest

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Eating techniques, feeding tubes, drooling & suctioning

About this event

  • 4 hours

In this free workshop, current or previous caregivers of people with ALS share their Insights on tools to assess breathing and assist with making breathing easier. Tips on handling breathing difficulties. They will also share insights on assistive nutrition alternatives and addressing excessive drooling. Tips on meal-time and drinking techniques. For examples of what will be covered refer to this Breathing Challenges Workshop companion video and Swallowing Challenges Workshop companion video

Organized by

ALSCaregivers.org

These free workshops are presented by former & current caregivers sharing their insights. There are "Hands-on" opportunities to experience equipment and practice techniques. Talk with caregivers who experienced some of the challenges you may be facing and receive practical suggestions. Most of all, gain an understanding of the journey ahead and proactive steps you can take.