As Motor Neurone Disease (MND) progresses, you may find that you or a loved one affected begins to struggle with mobility or speech. While this can be a daunting and challenging time, it doesn’t mean all independence is lost. MND care at home offers bespoke, compassionate support from the comfort of home.
From assistance with PEG/RIG tubes and non-invasive ventilation care to personal support with daily routines, an experienced carer from Patricia White’s can provide help with respect and dignity. We provide practical, physical and emotional support in the home you love.
What is MND Care at Home?
MND is a rare disease that targets the brain and nerves, affecting approximately 2 in every 100,000 people in the UK. A neurodegenerative disease, MND affects the motor neurons, which carry signals from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles.
Motor neurons control muscular activity throughout the body.
As MND progresses, it may have a growing impact on:
- Speaking
- Swallowing
- Walking
- Breathing
- Gripping
Many people who have been diagnosed with MND can still live at home independently. MND care at home focuses on providing support to individuals experiencing symptoms, as well as their loved ones. MND care offers patients confidence as they rely less on others for their needs.
Visiting and live-in MND care enables patients to remain in their comfortable, familiar surroundings and continue their usual routines with as much independence as possible.
Bespoke MND Care at Home with Patricia White’s
At Patricia White’s, we have seen firsthand the benefits of MND care at home for both the individual and their family members. We’ll work with you to create a fully personalised care plan that focuses on your health, condition, symptoms and projected progression.
At your discretion, we can also liaise with your healthcare team to ensure our goals are aligned and that your home care is supporting your management plan.
Our MND care service includes:
- Symptom management: Our person-centred approach focuses on your symptoms and how to enhance your quality of life in relation to them.
- Physiotherapy assistance: We can collaborate with local physiotherapists to ensure you’re utilising the most effective techniques for managing muscle cramps and stiffness.
- Medication reminders: If you need reminders about when to take your next dose of medication, our carers can help manage your pill box.
- Mobility assistance: Your carer will receive comprehensive training in mobility assistance, enabling you to navigate your home safely and independently.
- Lifestyle adaptations: We’ll help adapt your home and routines to make sure you can do everything you want to without your condition limiting your independence.
- Daily monitoring: Your carer can track symptoms to monitor progression, which can be shared with your healthcare team to help tailor your treatment plan more effectively.
Along with personal care, a Patricia White’s carer can also provide assistance with a range of tasks at home, including:
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Transport to and from appointments
- Encouragement to continue social activities and hobbies
- Cooking and meal planning
- Running errands
- Companionship and emotional support
Types of MND Care Patricia White’s Offers
Our home care services are completely tailored to each individual client, ensuring that you and your family receive the perfect standard of care tailored to your specific needs.
Our MND care service is provided by experienced, fully-trained carers. Some individuals with MND may only require a few visits from a carer each week to help with tasks such as shopping and light housework. Others may need more comprehensive live-in care to help manage complex, ongoing symptoms.
No matter what stage of MND you’re experiencing or the challenges you’re currently facing, Patricia White’s is here to help ease your mind and provide care you can count on.
Specialist Palliative Care
As symptoms progress, you may find that you require palliative care from a trusted carer. Our carers can seamlessly transition from visiting or live-in care to providing compassionate palliative care, so you can keep the same trusted carer without being uprooted from home.
We’ll be with you every step of the way throughout your journey with MND. Your carer can accompany you to appointments, provide you with reliable and impartial advice on the future, and offer emotional support to the entire family as needed.
Benefits of Patricia White’s MND Care at Home
There are several benefits to receiving MND care from Patricia White’s, including:
At Patricia White’s, we create a personalised care plan for each of our clients. We’ll tailor this to your current needs, stage of MND, personal preferences and more, ensuring that we follow a person-centred approach for better independence, trust and reassurance.
Home care allows you to continue your usual routines at home, rather than moving into a residential care facility and following its schedule. One-on-one care also gives you more time to do things at your own pace, fostering independence and control.
Whether you have questions about your condition and want reassurance, or simply want to talk to someone about the weather, our carers provide friendly, compassionate companionship.
Many people with MND worry about the thought of having to move out of their beloved homes and into a nursing facility. With care from Patricia White’s, you don’t have to worry about the stress of moving at all.
MND care focuses on symptom management and comfort at home. These two things can enhance the quality of life and make it easier to live well despite your condition.
Home care is often more cost-effective for individuals with MND than traditional care, as you’re only paying for the services you require. You can also rest assured that you’re getting your carer’s undivided attention during visits.
Our carers are trained and experienced in MND care, so they can provide support and guidance should you need any advice or reassurance about your symptoms. They also know what to do in an emergency, so you’re in trusted hands.
Who is MND Care Beneficial For?
MND care is designed to support individuals who have been diagnosed with the condition. Care can be provided regardless of whether you are currently experiencing early, intermediate or advanced symptoms. If you believe that you’d be more comfortable, confident and safer at home with a professional carer, then we’re here to help.
You might consider MND care with Patricia White’s if you are:
- Struggling to complete everyday tasks
- Noticing symptoms progressing
- Living alone
- Changing medications and need assistance with side effects
Talk to Our Dedicated Team of Experts Today
The standards set by Patricia White 30 years ago still apply today. Call our experienced team today on 01293 224712 to discuss your home care needs and receive a free, no-obligation quotation.
Or feel free to send us a message using our online enquiry form. A member of our expert care team will respond as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.
