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Specialist Care for Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington’s Disease in Bristol
Living with Muscular Dystrophy or Huntington’s Disease is often very distressing and frustrating for the person living with the disease, as well as their family and friends. Bristol Care Homes offer specialist care for both Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington’s Disease and we have qualified nurses on hand at each of our nursing homes in Bristol, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As a nursing home with Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington’s Disease specialist categories, we have the experience needed to understand the impact of the diseases both physically and emotionally and we adapt care plans as and when needed to support and improve a person’s quality of life.
We have dedicated teams in each of our 4 nursing homes in Bristol and provide outstanding care to each of our residents every day. Our aim as a group of family-owned nursing homes is to provide excellence in all aspects of care for all of our residents, whatever a residents needs and circumstances in a homely and caring environment.
Muscular Dystrophy?
MD is a progressive disease and the speed of its progression is different for every person. It normally starts by affecting a group of muscles before progressing to affecting more and more muscles within the body. Currently, there is no cure for MD, however, there are different treatments available that often help to manage and ease some of the symptoms.
Aim of Specialist Muscular Dystrophy Care?
Bristol Care Homes offers specialist care for people with Muscular Dystrophy. The MD care that we offer at Bristol Care Homes is focused on easing the symptoms of the disease whilst supporting an individual physically and emotionally with day to day life. We have specialist nurses on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in all of our nursing homes as well as experienced careers who understand the difficulties with the disease and the care needed. We support the treatments which relieve the symptoms of MD, including physiotherapy, exercises and walking aids. We work alongside your GP and specialist hospital team to ensure an individual’s care plan is regularly reviewed and supports the mental and physical well being of an individual as it progresses.
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Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s is a rare and inherited progressive disease that causes the breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. It has a broad impact on a person’s functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive) and psychiatric disorders. It is an inherited disease and unfortunately it is likely to get worse over time.
Aim of Specialist Huntington’s Disease Care?
Bristol Care Homes has the experience and specialist care category to care for people with Huntington’s disease. We have qualified nurses who understand the needs of someone living with the disease and we work closely with GP’s and hospital teams to adapt care plans when it is needed. We support exercise and physiotherapy plans, diet requirements and our chefs will adapt meals and snacks to ensure they get enough calories and nutrients in sometimes smaller portions, as well as ensuring they still enjoy their food.
Find out more about our Specialist Care in Bristol here: www.bristolcarehomes.co.uk/muscular-dystrophy-huntingtons-disease-specialist-care/