Our team is committed to providing personalized care that focuses on your emotional and social well-being. We offer compassionate support designed to meet your unique needs.
Huntington’s disease care
We can arrange Huntington's Disease care in under 24 hours!
Huntington's Disease Care
Trusted care for complete peace of mind
With a dedicated approach to huntingtons disease care , our caring team is here to offer tailored assistance that prioritizes your emotional and social health.
Our team is committed to providing personalized care that focuses on your emotional and social well-being. We offer compassionate support.
Huntington's Disease Care, completely tailored to you
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to the gradual breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It is an inherited condition, typically caused by a defective gene located on chromosome 4. In fact, around 97% of Huntington’s disease cases result from this inherited genetic mutation, passed down through family lines.
As the disease advances, it manifests in a range of symptoms that impact multiple aspects of an individual’s life. These changes can be classified into four primary categories: physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional.
Physical symptoms may include motor impairments such as uncontrolled movements, difficulty with balance and coordination, and problems with speech and swallowing.
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There are many benefits of Huntingtons disease care at home, such as:
Personal care
Whether it’s toileting, bathing, dressing, or continence care, our carers provide respectful, private, and dignified personal care to support your daily needs.
Household Help
From tidying up the living room to cleaning the bathroom or vacuuming the stairs, your carer can assist with a wide range of household chores to keep your home comfortable and clean.
Speech Therapy Support
If you’re having difficulty with speech, your carer can assist with verbal exercises as recommended by a Speech and Language Therapist to support your recovery.
Meal Preparation and Feeding Support
Your carer can prepare your favorite meals, assist with feeding, and ensure you’re getting all the necessary nutrients to maintain your health and well-being.
Mobility Assistance
All Verity Healthcare carers are thoroughly trained in mobility support, offering help to move around your home or assist with getting out and about safely.
Physiotherapy Assistance
Our carers are trained to guide you through physiotherapy exercises that aid in improving your mobility and overall physical rehabilitation.
Understanding Huntington’s Disease: A Progressive Neurodegenerative Disorder
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, affecting the central nervous system. This disease is known to lead to a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. The impact of Huntington’s disease can be devastating, not only for the individual affected but also for their families and caregivers.
Our services go far beyond traditional homecare and provide effective and evidence-based care through our close working relationship with other healthcare professionals like physiotherapist, GPs and speech therapist. We’re committed to providing the best standards of care that meets your needs, interest and preferences.
Symptoms of Huntington’s Disease
As Huntington’s disease progresses, it leads to a variety of symptoms that affect a person’s physical movements, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being:
Physical Symptoms
These include involuntary movements (chorea), difficulty with coordination and balance, muscle rigidity, and problems with speech and swallowing. Over time, these symptoms can significantly impact mobility and the ability to perform everyday activities.
Cognitive Symptoms
Huntington’s disease often causes cognitive decline, including difficulties with memory, problem-solving, attention, and executive functions (e.g., planning and organizing). People with HD may also experience a decline in their ability to make decisions .
Behavioral and Emotional Symptoms
Many individuals with Huntington’s disease experience emotional and behavioral changes, such as depression, irritability, anxiety, and apathy. People may also develop obsessive-compulsive behaviors or exhibit impulsive tendencies. These changes can sometimes be challenging to manage for both the affected individuals and their loved ones.
Progression of the Disease
Huntington’s disease is a progressive condition, meaning symptoms worsen over time. As the disease advances, individuals often lose their ability to perform daily tasks independently and may eventually require full-time care. The rate of progression can vary significantly from person to person, and some individuals may experience a more gradual decline, while others may deteriorate more rapidly.
Diagnosis and Genetic Testing
Diagnosing Huntington’s disease typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, family history, and genetic testing. Genetic testing can confirm the presence of the faulty gene, though it’s important to note that a diagnosis can also be made based on clinical symptoms and family history alone.
Comprehensive and Collaborative Homecare Services Tailored to Your Needs
At Verity Healthcare, we understand that the needs of each individual are unique, and that’s why our services go far beyond traditional homecare. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that is designed to improve your overall well-being and enhance your quality of life. Our team works closely with a variety of healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists, general practitioners (GPs), speech therapists, and more, to ensure that you receive the most effective and holistic care possible.Our commitment is to provide care that not only meets your clinical needs but also aligns with your personal interests and preferences. We know that the care process is not one-size-fits-all.
At Verity Healthcare, we believe that healthcare is not just about treating conditions—it’s about enhancing lives. By offering a truly personalized and coordinated approach, we aim to help you live life to the fullest, with the confidence that your health and well-being are in capable hands.
Where We Provide Huntington’s Disease Care Within UK?
We offer Our live-in care services across England for the North of Northumberland, extending to the North Midlands to the West and East of England to the South Coasts of Dorset and Somerset, covering the central belt, home counties.
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Cheshire
- Derbyshire
- Dorset
- Essex
- Northamptonshire
- Norfolk
- Nottinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Shropshire
- Somerset
- Staffordshire
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire
- Herefordshire
- Hertfordshire
- Kent
- Leicestershire
- London
- Suffolk
- Sussex
- Surrey
- Warwickshire
- West Midlands
- Wiltshire
- Worcestershire
Why choose Verity Healthcare
At Verity Healthcare, we are committed to providing the highest quality emergency care.
With years of experience in delivering exceptional home care services, we are perfectly positioned to offer transformative and life-changing support to you or your loved ones. Whether you require complex care for a specific condition, respite care at any time of the day, or simply companionship to brighten your week, our expert carers are always nearby, ready to assist.
With branches across the region, our local carers are dedicated to providing personalized care that suits your needs
For your peace of mind, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission , ensuring that the care you or your loved one receive is of the highest standard and fully managed.
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