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What are Parkinson’s Treatments?
Parkinson’s treatments include medications for the disease itself, medications for the side effects, and therapeutic methods to slow the progression of certain symptoms. The Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease Frustratingly, medical science still hasn’t discovered a cure for Parkinson’s disease, but…
Who Gets Disability Care?
Anyone can get private home care, but those who are affected by a long term illness or a disability might be entitled to benefits to help them pay for the care they need. Who gets disability care? Anyone can get home care. There are many different types of care, and you can choose to hire a private carer for as much or as little time as you need to make your life better and safer. But if you have a disability you may be entitled to benefits that will help you to pay for the care you need. Benefit calculators You can find out how much you’re entitled to by using an independent benefits calculator: Age UK Entitledto These will provide information about income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax reduction, carer’s allowance, universal credit, and how work will affect your claim. Before you start, you will need to gather accurate information…
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Multiple sclerosis treatment: from holistic therapies, to the common medications and how they work. MS Treatments MS can be treated in many ways, even if it can’t be cured. There are treatments that can slow the progress of the disease, or reduce the regularity of relapsing symptoms. There are also treatments that will help to minimise the symptoms themselves. Treating symptoms Fatigue Fatigue is a very common symptom of MS, and it can be treated holistically with exercise, regulating sleep patters, staying healthy and using energy-saving techniques. It can also be treated with amantadine. Amantadine is an antiviral drug, and how it reduces fatigue in MS patients is still unknown. Muscle spasms and stiffness This can be improved with physiotherapy. Stretching exercises can help to counter restricted movement and alleviate stiffness. If your spasms are more severe you may be prescribed baclofen, a muscle relaxant, or gabapentin, an antiepileptic medication.…
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How are Parkinson’s and dementia related?
Dementia is a comorbidity of Parkinson’s, which means that the damage caused to the brain through Parkinson’s, can cause dementia. How are Parkinson’s and dementia related? Parkinson’s and dementia are two of the most common degenerative neurological conditions in this…
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Caring for someone with MS
To care for someone with MS, you must find time to care for yourself. Read more to find out how to access the support you will need. Caring for someone with MS Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it can also be immensely stressful. As multiple sclerosis is unpredictable, it’s difficult to know what your loved one will need from one week to the next. This means that caring for someone with MS can be uniquely challenging. For more information about the history, causes and treatments of multiple sclerosis, see MS: A Deeper Dive Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease, so the care required will become more demanding as time goes by. It’s no good putting off accessing support until you burn-out. The health of your loved one is important, but so is yours. If your loved one’s MS becomes ‘advanced’, they will be entirely dependent on others for…
What is the end of life care pathway?
When you reach the end of life, care can help to control your pain, maintain your comfort and support you to live as well as possible, for as long as possible. What is end of life care? Being diagnosed…
How Does Parkinson’s Disease Affect Daily Life?
Parkinson’s disease can alter your family relationships, how you exercise, eat, work, and move. But these changes don’t happen immediately, and you can take steps to minimise their long term impact. How does Parkinson’s affect daily life? Parkinson’s is…
What is Post Discharge Care
Post discharge care can help your loved one to stay safe and comfortable as they recuperate and rebuild strength, so that they can regain confidence and independence. Discharge from Hospital Being discharged from hospital is a positive step, but…
What is Disability Care?
Disability care at home is simply practical help with anything from everyday tasks like housework and bathing, to assistance with complex needs. Specially trained disability carers can be employed to come into the home and lend a hand. Good…
How Do I Tell My Elderly Parent They Need Help?
Telling your elderly parent that they need help can be difficult, so we’ve put together a list of suggestions that might help with the conversation. How do I tell my elderly parent they need help? It’s rare for a person…
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