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Do you or your loved one have a degenerative neurologic condition such as ALS, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, or multiple sclerosis? You may benefit from neurologic care at home.
What is neurologic care at home? What type of services are included in neurologic care at home? How long can a person with a degenerative neurologic condition live at home?
We have the answers you’re looking for. Here’s what you need to know about degenerative neurologic care at home.
Neurological care at home involves clinical, physical, and emotional support at home to patients with degenerative neurological conditions such as ALS, Parkinson’s Disease, and multiple sclerosis.
While there are several different types of degenerative neurologic diseases, four of the most common are ALS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and multiple sclerosis.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common type of motor neuron disease (MND), a progressive disease affecting motor neurons, which causes deterioration of the body’s muscle function.
“ALS is an always fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a person’s brain loses connections with the muscles. People with ALS lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe.”
ALS care at home may involve helping patients bathe, get dressed, eat, and perform other activities of daily living, with more care required as the disease progresses.
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that leads to stiffness, shaking, and trouble with balance, walking, and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and get worse over time [2]. Parkinson’s disease symptoms include:
Parkinson’s disease care at home may include assisting patients with walking or transferring from a wheelchair to the bed or toilet, dressing, feeding, and other help as needed.
Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. It has a broad impact on a person’s functioning and typically results in cognitive, movement, and psychiatric problems [3]. Medications may help manage the symptoms but can’t prevent the mental, physical, and behavioral decline associated with the condition.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the body and brain.
-“The cause of MS is still unknown. Scientists believe that a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to the risk of developing MS. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted.”
MS care at home will vary depending on the individual’s needs and may include mobility assistance and assistance with activities of daily living.
Neurologic care at home services may include things like:
With the right type and amount of care, a person with a degenerative neurologic disease may be able to live the rest of their life at home.
When trying to decide whether your loved one needs neurologic care at home, consider the following questions:
Neurological care at home involves clinical, physical, and emotional support at home to patients with degenerative neurological conditions such as ALS, Parkinson’s Disease, and multiple sclerosis.
1. What Is ALS? ALS Association, https://www.als.org/understanding-als/what-is-als
2. Parkinson’s Disease, National Institute on Aging, https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/parkinsons-disease
3. Huntington’s Disease, Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/huntingtons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20356117
4. What Is MS? National Multiple Sclerosis Society, https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS
5. What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Home Health Agency? HomeCare Magazine. https://www.homecaremag.com/aging-place/april-2017/what-questions-should-you-ask-hiring-home-health-agency
Mobility care at home may involve a wide spectrum of services, such as:
Wondering what to look for when searching for the perfect home care agency? Here are some things to ask about [5]:
If you need assistance finding the best degenerative neurologic care at home, contact us today. We will help you find the perfect fit for your loved one’s needs.
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