Calgary ALS Home Care

Living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) can bring significant changes to daily life. Ohana Care provides specialized in-home support in Calgary to help you manage them with confidence. With compassionate care tailored to the changing needs of ALS, we help individuals maintain their dignity, comfort, and independence while living at home.

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What is ALS Home Care?

Living with ALS brings progressive muscle weakness that affects mobility, speech, and daily activities. Our Calgary ALS home care services provide practical, personalized assistance with everyday activities that require additional support, ensuring you or your loved one can continue living comfortably in a familiar environment.

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Adapting To Change

As muscle control changes, our Calgary ALS home care services evolve with you, providing the right level of support for hygiene, mobility, and communication at every stage.

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Preserving Energy

Fatigue is a major symptom of ALS. Our caregivers take on physically demanding tasks, such as housekeeping, meal prep, and transfers, so you can save your energy for what matters most to you.

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Communication Support

When speech becomes difficult, your needs remain at the centre of your care. Our Calgary caregivers take the time to listen and are experienced in using alternative communication methods or devices to ensure your voice is always heard.

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Your Trusted Provider For ALS Home Care Services in Calgary

Ohana Care understands that living with ALS can bring unique physical and emotional challenges. Following best practices, we prioritize safety and overall quality of life. Our Calgary ALS home care services include, among other offerings:

  • Personal Care & Hygiene: Providing dignified assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming as fine motor skills or limb strength change.
  • Safe Transfers & Mobility: Supporting safe movement between the bed, wheelchair, and chair through the proper use of mechanical lifts (such as Hoyer lifts) and transfer boards.
  • Respiratory Support: Monitoring comfort and assisting with non-invasive breathing support equipment (such as BiPAP masks) under appropriate clinical guidance.
  • Nutritional Support: Preparing meals with modified textures, such as soft or pureed options, to make swallowing safer and easier.
  • Medication Management: Assisting with timely medication routines to help manage symptoms such as muscle cramps or saliva control.
  • Respite for Family: Providing reliable respite support so family members can take time to rest and recharge, confident that their loved one is receiving compassionate, capable care.

Signs You or Your Loved One May Benefit from Additional ALS Support

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Daily Mobility Requires More Support

Changes in mobility, such as foot drop or hand weakness, can increase the risk of falls or accidents. Personalized support can help make moving through the day safer and more manageable.

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Everyday Tasks Take More Time

Tasks such as dressing or grooming may require more effort. Having support can help individuals maintain their daily routine with greater ease and confidence.

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Muscle Cramps and Twitching

Muscle spasms can interfere with comfort and mobility. Caregivers can assist with positioning and daily routines to support comfort throughout the day.

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Exhaustion from Daily Tasks

When everyday activities like showering or eating require more effort, additional support can help alleviate these physical demands.

Why Calgary Families Choose Ohana Care For ALS Home Care Services?

Ohana Care offers flexible, compassionate ALS home care in Calgary without long-term contracts. We understand how needs can change over time, so whether you need a few hours of help in the mornings or 24-hour care, we’re here to support you.

Qualified Caregivers

At Ohana Care, we take great pride in our team. We match you with Calgary caregivers experienced in complex neurological conditions and with the physical strength and training required for safe transfers. For advanced medical needs, such as feeding tube management or invasive respiratory care, we can connect you with our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs).

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Additional Resources

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ALS Society of Alberta

Providing support, equipment loans, and community to Albertans living with ALS.

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ALS Society of British Columbia

Supporting people living with ALS in BC through patient services and research.

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Caregiving for a loved one with ALS is a labor of love, but it is physically demanding. Our Calgary team is ready to provide you with a break, ensuring your loved one is safe while you rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our Health Care Aides are trained in the safe use of mechanical lifts, including Hoyer lifts and sit-to-stand devices. We prioritize safety for both the client and the caregiver during all transfers.

Yes. While our Health Care Aides can assist with personal care and mobility, we also have Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) available in Calgary to manage complex medical needs, including G-tube feedings, medication administration, and respiratory support.

Our caregivers are patient and willing to learn how to assist with whatever communication tools you use, whether it's a letter board, a tablet, or eye-gaze technology. We ensure you are never rushed when communicating your needs.

No. We do not require long-term contracts. At Ohana Care, we understand ALS progresses differently for everyone. As your needs change, you can increase or decrease your ALS home care hours by providing just 24 hours' notice for schedule adjustments.

Our primary goal is fall prevention through supervision and safe transfer techniques. However, our caregivers in Calgary are trained in emergency procedures. If a fall occurs, they will follow established protocols, which may include calling emergency services if there is an injury or if they cannot safely assist you up.

Yes. Passive range-of-motion exercises are often recommended to prevent joint stiffness. Our caregivers can assist with these gentle movements as directed by your physical therapist or occupational therapist.

Trust Ohana Care With Your ALS Home Care Services in Calgary

Let Ohana Care support you or your loved one for an enhanced quality of life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. If you're ready to accept additional support, we encourage you to fill out the form.

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