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Which Arthritis Do I Have?
The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but there are over 100 different types in total with different causes and treatments. Different types of arthritis There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. The most…
How Parkinson’s Affects the Body
Parkinson’s affects the body by interrupting your sleep patterns, changing your posture, and limiting movement, and balance. But there are things you can do… How Parkinson’s affects the body, and what you can do to help It is possible to…
Home Safety Without a Carer
Ensuring home safety can be difficult without a carer, but there are measures you can put in place while you decide on the right home care solution for you. Home safety Nothing is quite like a person being on hand…
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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…
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How Much does Respite Care Cost?
How much respite care costs will depend on the support you’re entitled to, whether you need help during the day, overnight, a complete break at a care home facility, or help from your family and friends. Find out more about…
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…
Why is MS Often So Difficult to Diagnose?
MS can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be easy to ignore or put down to another condition, and because there’s no single test that can diagnose it. What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, causes the brain to degenerate over time. It’s characterised by damaged areas (lesions) on the brain and spinal cord. MS causes, among other things, muscle spasms, problems with thinking and learning, and mobility problems. Why is MS often difficult to diagnose? The symptoms of MS are varied. Not every patient will experience them all, and most will experience them differently. Many of the symptoms are also easy to dismiss or to put down to something else, which can make early diagnosis difficult. The most common symptoms are: FatigueProblems with sightTrouble with balance and dizzinessNumbness and tinglingMuscle spasms, stiffness and weaknessProblems when thinking or planningSexual problemsBladder problemsBowel problemsProblems with speech and swallowing For…
What Are MS Symptoms?
The symptoms of MS include: fatigue, problems with sight, balance and dizziness, numbness and tingling, muscle spasms, cognitive difficulties, bladder and bowel problems. What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS is a neurodegenerative disease, which means that the brain degenerates over time. It’s characterised by damaged areas (lesions) on the brain and spinal cord. MS causes, among other things, muscle spasms, problems with thinking and learning, and mobility problems. For more information about the history, causes, and treatments of multiple sclerosis, see MS: A Deeper Dive What are MS symptoms? The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are varied, can affect any part of the body, and every patient is affected differently. For some, the symptoms develop and get more pronounced over time, and for others the symptoms come and go. Two terms that are often used are: Relapse – when symptoms that have abated for a time, come back.Remission –…
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…
Why do Parkinson’s patients sleep so much?
Parkinson’s patients experience difficulties with their sleep due to the disease itself and the medications that treat it. This can lead to increased sleepiness during the day. Parkinson’s disease can cause problems with sleep, and the medications used to treat…
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