Neuromuscular Disorders: Treatment and Management from Right at Home Derby
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Types of Neuromuscular Disorders
When someone suffers from a neuromuscular disorder, the muscles themselves are affected. This is because the disorders affect the nerves that pass from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles.
There are many types of neuromuscular disorders, most of which will require some level of homecare support, particularly for Clients whose conditions affect both motor skills and cognition.
The types of neuromuscular disorders that our CareGivers in Derby can support include:
- Motor Neurone Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Spinal and Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Specialist care requirements may vary between different conditions and from person to person, based on their symptoms. That’s why we define personalised care plans for each individual, whatever their neuromuscular condition may be.
Contact your Derby Right at Home office to see if our homecare services can help you.
Many of our Clients and their loved ones rely on our MD or MS homecare. Here’s what just one Client had to say about our service:
Pauline N | Mother of Client"The care and support my son receives is excellent. He always looks forward to his carer coming to take him out and we can relax knowing he will be taken care of. We have no hesitation recommending this company from our experience."
Our specialist care services for neuromuscular disorders in Derby
Whether you’re looking for homecare for MS patients or homecare for muscular dystrophy, Right at Home Derby can help. Amongst our specialist homecare services, we offer:
- Safety supervision
- Support getting dressed
- Medication reminders
- Mental stimulation
- Transport assistance
- Personal care and grooming
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry services
Our team of highly committed CareGivers are specially trained to provide support those with muscle wasting conditions.
Our CareGivers are experienced using a range of specialist equipment that may be needed as part of an MD home care routine. Our services also incorporate care plans for multiple sclerosis in-home care, and other common neuromuscular conditions.
Alongside our specialist neuromuscular disorder care, we also offer full time, live-in care.For family members who may need to take a break from supporting their loved ones, ask about our respite care services, available across Derby.
Contact Derby’s Right at Home office to discuss your personal care needs.
FAQs about our homecare for neuromuscular disorders in Derby
What causes neuromuscular disorders?
Many, neuromuscular disorders are inherited or caused by a gene mutation. An affected individual might have no family history of a similar condition.
Neuromuscular conditions may stem from autoimmune or hormonal disorders, or perhaps a viral infection. However, in many cases, unknown factors can play a big part in leading to a condition.
Whatever the cause, it’s important to find manageable ways to adjust to the various symptoms and effects. Our specialist CareGivers in Derby can help.
What are common symptoms of neuromuscular disorders?
We know that living with a neuromuscular condition can be difficult for our Clients. Symptoms and effects of neuromuscular disorders are not always consistent.
This is why it’s important for our CareGivers to work with you to come up with an individual care plan that meets the Client’s needs.
However, some common MS symptoms and effects associated with other neuromuscular diseases can include:
- Muscle pain
- Muscular spasticity
- Difficulty swallowing
As a result of these symptoms, it’s often difficult for people with MS, or those living with muscular dystrophy to live independent lives. That’s why our homecare services focus on physical support and help with neuromuscular disorders management. Our CareGivers in Derby also provide invaluable emotional support for Clients facing some challenging symptoms.
What is the treatment for neuromuscular disorders?
Progressive muscle weakness is often an unavoidable effect of neuromuscular disorders. In these cases, there is no specific cure. However, ongoing physical therapy can reduce (and even reverse) some of the impacts of MS, MD and other disorders.
Our team of specialist homecare providers in Derby will define a care plan to suit your treatment regime. With input from local healthcare professionals, we support our Clients through ongoing treatment, adjusting the level of care we provide accordingly.
How can exercise improve neuromuscular connections?
For certain neuromuscular disorders, physiotherapy and exercise can play an important role in preventing muscle wastage and reducing pain.
Our team of CareGivers can help you or your loved one with transport to appointments and physical therapy sessions.
Neuromuscular Information and Resources in Derby
- Many neuromuscular disorders cause weakness and it can sometimes be very difficult to identify the precise cause of the problem.
- There is a range of Neuromuscular diseases that includes muscular dystrophies. In some cases these are severe and limit life expectancy, others are relatively mild.
- For more information visit the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign and the MS Society
- Read our guide on How to Prepare for Homecare. This provides useful insights whether you’re seeking homecare for muscular dystrophy or specialist support for other neuromuscular disorders.
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