ALS Home & Daily Living Equipment

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If you are having difficulty with everyday activities, home and daily living devices may help. Be sure to read the equipment overview first.

We have divided these devices into the following categories:

• Transfer Devices (help you move safely between your bed, wheelchair, bathroom, etc.) ​
• Hospital Beds (can be adjusted to raise head, foot, or middle of the bed)

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Devices (a variety of devices that increase independence)​ ​
• ​​Braces (devices that support weaker parts of your body, such as your neck, wrist, or foot)

Equipment Safety

​Consult your physical or occupational therapist before buying or using any medical equipment. Also ask your local ALS Association chapter to assess your equipment needs.

To avoid unnecessary injuries, you and your caregiver(s) should receive training from your physical or occupational therapist on how to safely and properly use each piece of equipment.