Whether it is yourself or a loved one, receiving a Huntington’s disease diagnosis can feel overwhelming.
The condition can be progressive and often unpredictable and many families may start to consider the support needed for loved ones now or in the future.
By receiving the right care early on, our team at Almond Care can help care for an individual’s wellbeing and long-term quality of life.
What is Huntington’s disease?
Huntington’s disease is an inherited neurological condition that affects movement, thinking and behaviour.
Symptoms usually begin between the ages of 30 and 50, but they can appear earlier or later in life.
Early signs may include difficulty concentrating, mood changes, irritability, memory problems and small involuntary movements.
As the disease progresses, it can be harder for individuals to carry on with everyday life without additional support.
How does Huntington’s disease affect everyday life?
Early symptoms can often appear subtle such as difficulty concentrating and mood changes, but they can become more pronounced with muscle stiffness and difficulty speaking.
With Huntington’s disease, support with mobility and everyday personal care may start to become a necessity.
These changes can be difficult for families to manage alone and our team of skilled and caring professionals is here to help.
Our team pays close attention to the client’s emotional and behavioural changes and works with them and their family to establish the best way to manage these.
How do we support our clients with Huntington’s disease?
At Almond Care, we specialise in home-based care and create a personalised plan around a client’s medical needs and lifestyle.
We focus on how the condition affects the client today and how to prepare for any changes in the future.
Our team’s support can range from occasional assistance to near-constant or live-in care and we offer practical help with washing, dressing, mobility and eating.
Also, we help with day-to-day activities such as housekeeping, laundry, errands and appointments.
We work with clients to maintain their independence for as long as possible and when their care becomes more complex, we are prepared.
Our professional staff are trained:
- Medication management
- Swallowing support
- Ventilation
- Incontinence management
At Almond Care, we understand the strength it takes to reach out for support for a loved one. Therefore, we ensure that families are included in the care planning process so that everyone feels supported and informed.
Huntington’s disease is a difficult diagnosis to receive and we will take every opportunity to support our clients and their loved ones through their care.
We provide holistic and adaptable care designed to help individuals live safely and comfortably at home throughout the progression of their condition.
If you want to learn more about our care services, then speak to our team today.
