ALS United Rocky Mountain

The Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program offers the use of needed medical equipment - wheel chairs, lifts and other assistive devices as the patient’s needs progress.

We provide for basic daily needs - shower and commode chairs, eating utensils, etc. as well as larger more expensive equipment such as wheel chairs and lifts

At present, we have many types of wheel chairs - from the very basic and least expensive ($200) to the very intricate and costly ($30,000).

The Newly Diagnosed Workshop is a 4-week series of speakers and discussion about topics that pertain to people new to ALS.  We cover the chapter services, medical team, community resources, funding & insurance, and caring for the caregiver.  This workshop is held Quarterly, 3 times per year.

The ALS Association partners with four separate ALS clinics - three in Colorado and one in Utah. The one-stop-shop approach of the clinic brings together neurologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists,
respiratory therapists, and nutritionists, as well
as others as needed, to develop a comprehensive,
coordinated treatment plan.

The Learning Lab is a place to "test drive" equipment in order to find what is right for you, receive one-on-one training about caring for someone with ALS, and learn the tools and tricks for both the caregiver and person with ALS live with ALS.

• Provided by during visits and groups, via phone and emails.
• Related to all aspects of living with the disease, including disease progression, treatment options, therapies, research, equipment information, insurance information, home care, hospice information and more.
• Also provided via monthly newsletter, chapter website and Information Packet sent upon registration