Those with Huntington’s and their families need a lot of support throughout different stages of living with the disease. As time progresses, symptoms and requirements change and often individuals need different types of care to support them in their own homes.
What is Huntington’s disease?
Huntington’s disease is a condition that causes parts of the brain to stop working overtime. It is usually inherited from a parent due to a faulty or damaged gene and can gradually worsen as time progresses. There are however a number of ways in which individuals can continue to live well and maintain their independence in their own homes, with the support from our Care Specialists.
Difficulties with mobility
Difficulties concentrating
Clumsiness or unsteadiness
Personality changes including mood swings or fidgeting
Problems with swallowing, speech or breathing
Memory lapses
Our Care Specialists at Bridgewater Home Care are expertly trained to provide care for those with life-limiting conditions, tailoring services to the needs and abilities of the individual.
Often individuals with Huntington’s disease and their families can find adapting to the changes challenging, not knowing how best to react to the affects of the condition. We provide ongoing emotional support to both client and family members, being there every step of the way to help families cope with the impacts Huntington’s can have on everyday life.
We also provide extensive physical support around the home, helping with anything from light housekeeping to personal care, and everything in between. For most people with the disease, mobility can deteriorate, and symptoms can often include uncontrollable movements. This can make carrying out daily household tasks particularly challenging. There are a number of ways a dedicated Bridgewater Care Specialist can help your loved one at home, taking away the stresses of everyday chores.
As Huntington’s disease can have a severe impact on a person’s mobility, we can advise on practical aids around the home that can help improve independence during the times we aren’t there. These can include simple aids and devices, such as tools to help in the kitchen, or more permanent adaptations to the home including handrails and specialist equipment.
Something we focus huge importance on at Bridgewater Home Care is the wellbeing of clients, helping them to live well, their way. We believe that living with a complex condition shouldn’t stop individuals from leading a fulfilling life and with the help of our Care Specialists we encourage those we support to continue any interests, hobbies or pastime that bring them enjoyment. We also can help to support a loved one with making healthy lifestyle choices, including healthy diet and light mobility exercises.
