Motor neurone disease (MND) creates several challenges that impact daily life. MND affects us in different ways at individual stages. Due to this, it’s necessary to have a personalised care plan in place. With one, the person can have the greatest level of support. A personal assistant can help massively too.

What we’re going to do is explore MND and the benefits of home care for those who have it. Then, if you want to arrange a service, you can contact us.

The condition

MND affects the nerves and brain, and weakens muscles. This influences functions like breathing, speaking, swallowing, and moving. It is a rare neurological condition that happens when nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord begin to fail or die early. With MND symptoms negatively impacting daily life, sufferers need suitable support systems.

With home care, you have access to multiple advantages. By staying at home, MND sufferers can keep a sense of familiarity. You can stay in your safe space while getting the necessary care. Being diagnosed with a disease such as this is frightening. But by being in the home, you can gain a measure of peace. Moreover, home care gives you the chance to retain autonomy and independence. At home, you have greater control over your familiar daily tasks but with the extra support of a personal assistant.

Flexible and personalised care

Something else home care offers here is a chance for more flexible, personalised care. Adopting a person-centred approach enables carers to adapt care plans to the distinct needs of their clients. As needs change, they can also adjust them. Everyone might have different symptoms and be at different stages of progression. Personal circumstances and medical histories can differ too. This is why personalised care plans are so important.

At first, you might need infrequent support. But regularity can increase as the disease progresses. By closely monitoring the situation, carers can determine when its best to alter care plans to cater to new developments.

Comprehensive support

Lastly, a home carer offers more than simply physical support. They are also there to look after your wellbeing. Being diagnosed with something like MND impacts the body as well as the mind. Feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can appear. A carer can offer a listening ear. Clients can express feelings and know you are not alone. Carers can help with getting you out of the house and meeting up with family and friends too.

A friendly, supportive personal assistant

At Diamond Care and Support, we work with people who have all kinds of conditions. These include ones that are age, physical, and cognitive-related. With our help, you can carry on living your lives as normally as possible in the comfort of your own home.

So, if you find yourself in need of a personal assistant, let us know. We can organise the perfect service for you.