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Della's ALS Journey
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This is a difficult post for me, and it is not easy to write. As many of you know I was diagnosed with ALS in April of 2023. ALS is 100% fatal and life expectancy is 2-5 years.
I have spent most of the time since my diagnosis increasing awareness and raising funds for research but after a long chat with my family and friends, I have realized It's time to ask for help for my family.
ALS has not only upended our lives, but the financial costs are starting to make a big impact.
In the coming months, we will need
*to remodel our bathroom so I can access the shower safely,
*add a wheelchair lift from our garage into our house,
*purchase a wheelchair van so I can safely go to appointments
Along with a variety of other medical supplies.
However, what truly prompted this post is my progression.
I recently started to lose my ability to participate in daily tasks. I currently need help transferring, showing, getting dressed, and caring for my personal hygiene. We will need to hire outside help. The cost of around-the-clock care is staggering.
Many friends and family have implored us to ask for help and I think it’s time.
So, I am reluctantly asking for help.
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Della Larsen
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Canton, MA