Bristol, UK - Specialist Motor Neurone or Multiple Sclerosis Care in Bristol

Finding specialist care for a loved one, family member or friend who has Motor Neurone Disease or Multiple Sclerosis in Bristol can be a real challenge as the conditions are both very complicated in their own rights. There are some nursing homes that agree to care for someone with either of these conditions, however, you should always look for a nursing home, like Bristol Care Homes, that has the condition listed as one of their specialist care categories.

A nursing home with the specialist categories of Motor Neurone or Multiple Sclerosis Care will have the experience needed, nurses on hand as required and will be able to give the exceptional care that your loved one needs.

At Bristol Care Homes we have dedicated teams in each of our 4 nursing homes in Bristol who provide outstanding care to our residents every day. We aim to provide excellence in all aspects of care for all of our residents, whatever their needs and this is evident in all 4 of our nursing homes located in and around Bristol.

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What is Motor Neurone Disease?

Motor neurone disease (MND) is relatively uncommon and is a condition that affects the brain and nerve system. There are many different symptoms including; muscle weakness, twitching of the muscles and body, slurred speech as well as difficulty swallowing. Some people live with the disease for many years, however, the symptoms often worsen over time and it can be debilitating for a person living with it and difficult for the person caring for them.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for motor neurone disease, however, there are treatments that help to lessen the impact it has on a person’s life both physically and mentally and Bristol Care Homes can support with all of the treatment options available.

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis also referred to as MS is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is a chronic, progressive autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system. This can cause many different symptoms and problems including; vision problems, arm and/or leg movement difficulty, sensation or balance issues.

MS is a lifelong condition that can eventually cause serious disability, however, this is not always the case and the symptoms can occasionally be mild.

It is possible to treat the symptoms of MS and this can help reduce the impact the disease has on a person’s physical and mental health. It is most commonly diagnosed in people’s 20s and 30s, although this is not always the case and occasionally it can develop earlier and later in life.

MS can start with a gradual progression of the disease symptoms, or a person can be diagnosed with the condition and have relapses, attacks or exacerbations of the disease and symptoms.

It is an extremely challenging condition to live with, however, new treatments have been developed and progressed in the last 20 years which have considerably improved the quality of life of people who live with the condition.

We understand that having or being diagnosed with Motor Neurone or Multiple Sclerosis can be extremely scary but we are here to support and help you and your family to decide if full-time care is needed or if respite care is an option for you.

Find out everything you need to know here: www.bristolcarehomes.co.uk/motor-neurone-multiple-sclerosis-care-bristol/