Expert care for Huntingdon's disease. In the comfort of home.

If you’re looking for Huntington’s disease care that’s delivered in a professional yet comforting way, you’ve come to the right place. We understand that Huntington’s disease (HD) is a complex condition that requires tailored care. 

It goes without saying that finding out that you or a loved one has Huntington’s disease is life-changing and will come as a huge shock. You may feel that residential care is your only option, but it doesn’t have to be. 

Here at Bluebird Care, we offer high-quality, home-based Huntington’s disease care. Our expertly trained care teams understand the complexity of Huntington’s disease and can provide quality support in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. 

From support with managing day-to-day symptoms to general household chores, we make sure that your needs are all covered. Our Huntington’s disease care services include things like:

• Support to manage anxiety and loneliness
• Help with setting up a regular, manageable exercise routine
• Help to prepare meals 
• Managing medications and accompanying you to medical appointments
• General household chores such as cleaning, laundry, and doing the food shop
• Support with personal care including toileting and bathing 

We’ll support you with whatever you need us to. The aim of our Huntington’s disease care is to help you maintain your independence and live your life with dignity, in the comfort of your own home. 

What is Huntington’s Disease?

So, what is Huntington’s disease? And what kind of symptoms does it cause? It’s an incredibly complex condition, so we’ll do our best to explain it for you. 

Huntington’s disease is an incurable degenerative disease of the central nervous system, affecting more than 6,000 people in the UK. In 97% of cases, HD is caused by a hereditary gene, meaning that it’s passed on from parent to child. 

What sort of symptoms do people with Huntington’s disease experience? Studies have shown that Huntington’s disease causes parts of the brain to gradually stop working, leading to symptoms including:

• Impaired muscle coordination 
• Problems with cognitive functioning
• Issues with memory
• Uncontrollable movements (such as jerking or twitching)
• Depression and anxiety
• Personality changes
• Difficulty swallowing and breathing
• Communication issues (such as difficulty speaking)
• Poor concentration

People with Huntington’s disease may also experience mood swings - feeling excited one moment and aggressive or detached the next. In some cases, those living with HD also experience a lack of empathy, which makes it difficult for them to recognise the needs of friends and family. 

With all the potential symptoms considered, Huntington’s disease is an extremely challenging condition that requires varying levels of support as the disease progresses. And that’s where we can help.

At Bluebird Care, we’ve got decades of experience in providing Huntingdon’s disease care for those with the condition and our friendly care teams offer tailored support, whenever it’s needed. 

Types of Huntington’s Disease Support

Everyone will have a different experience of Huntington’s Disease. And this is why it's essential that you receive support tailored to your specific needs and stage of the condition. 

We’ll work with you to identify the type of support you need, and how you’d like to receive it. Firstly, we’ll discuss your goals, which may include getting back to work, losing weight, or maintaining social connections. From this, we develop a bespoke care plan, reflecting your needs and wishes. 

When it comes to Huntington’s disease care, our goal is to offer personalised support, so that you can remain in the comfort of your home, surrounded by friends and family. 

We also know that the symptoms of Huntington’s Disease change over time. So, to make sure that we’re providing you with the best quality care, we’ll regularly discuss these changes and amend your care plan to ensure that you’re getting the support you need. 

If you’d prefer to receive Huntington’s Disease care in the comfort and familiarity of home, we can help. Contact us today to see how.