Huntington’s disease care at Highpoint Care
Highpoint Care is a set of purpose-built elderly residential care homes, where we offer specialised support – including facilities and care for those with dementia-related illnesses. Our aim is to provide the highest standard of care in stunning, luxury accommodation where all our residents’ needs are met in a comfortable, happy, and above all safe environment.
What is Huntington’s disease?
Huntingtons’s disease is a condition that stops part of the brain working over time. It is usually fatal after a gradual period of decline, across around 20 years. It’s an inherited disease, with symptoms that usually begin to show between the ages of 30 and 50.
Symptoms of Huntington’s disease
The first symptoms of Huntington’s usually show at 30-50 years of age, though it can be earlier or later. They include:
- memory lapses
- depression
- mood swings
- clumsiness
- involuntary fidgeting or jerking movements
- problems swallowing
- difficulty with movement
Activities available at Highpoint
One way to support those with Huntington’s is with appropriate stimulating activities. It can be as simple as conversation, while Highpoint Care also allows for creative pastimes, hobbies, games, and gentle exercise.
More Information
For more information, or if you would like to find out how and what we do to take care of our residents, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01744 454546, fill in our quick enquiry form or email our customer services team on customer.services@highpointcare.co.uk and we will be happy to answer any and all of your questions.
