Mario, 63 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with ALS

  • Authors: Diozzi L
  • Title in English: Mario, 63 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with ALS
  • Original Title: Mario, 63 anni. Autonomia nella vita quotidiana per una persona con Sclerosi Laterale Amiotrofica
  • Publishing details: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
  • Publication year: 2006
  • Insert date: 11/07/2011
  • Latest update: 14/07/2011
  • Source database: Siva (IT)

Description

In March 2004, Mario was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. From the moment the diagnosis was announced, Mario and his wife took initiative using the facilities of the National Law abatement barrier 13/89, thus installing a platform lift, and changing and partially renovating their apartment . Mario used both aids provided by the National Health System and creative and smart devices. Thanks to these solutions, Mario succeeded in fulfilling his desire of living comfortably at home and in the neighbourhood, until his death, occurred in July 2006.

Subject (according to the ISO classification of assistive products)

  • Seat cushions and underlays for tissue integrity (ISO 04.33.03)
  • Toilet seats inserts (ISO 09.12.15)
  • Rollators (ISO 12.06.06)
  • Bimanual wheel-propelled wheelchairs (ISO 12.22.03)
  • Stairlifts with platform (ISO 18.30.11)

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