There are key signs that indicate it’s time to move your loved one to a Huntington’s Disease nursing home. The signs range from simple to severe. Some signs mean safety is at risk, and you should take action to get help now. Other signs are smaller and may be more challenging to determine when to consider a nursing home. At ArchCare, we offer access to the best care for nursing home residents with Huntington’s Disease. By working with families, patients, and the medical care team, we’ve identified five important signs that signal you should start looking at a nursing home for comprehensive Huntington’s Disease care.
1. Safety is always a concern for you
The most critical sign that you should consider moving your loved one to a nursing home for Huntington’s Disease is if safety is always a concern for you. You need support when you find yourself constantly on edge and worried about safety.
Huntington’s Disease causes uncontrolled movements, called chorea, as well as balance issues and muscle stiffness. All three increase the possibility of a serious fall or injury at home. Stress and worry over safety is a sign you must take action to protect the health and wellness of your loved one.
2. You observe consistent struggle with daily activities.
Eating, getting dressed, and bathing are basic daily activities for a sustainable, independent life. Consistent struggles during these simple yet important activities indicate that your loved one needs additional support for the best life outcomes. In a nursing home for Huntington’s Disease, your loved one will have support throughout the day and during each activity. This helps them live a healthy and fulfilling life, even as the disease progresses.
3. There’s a problem with health habits like significant weight loss, swallowing issues, or choking episodes.
Certain health habits related to nutrition, weight and food consumption can be significant indicators of needing medical care. While choking episodes and swallowing issues are terrifying, even significant weight loss can warrant changes in care routines and medical support.
4. Being able to process thoughts and respond healthily has become harder and harder.
When Huntington’s Disease progresses, some of the most challenging moments come from difficulties in emotional regulation and cognitive function. Outbursts and extreme mood swings cause more than mental stress. They can also be the cause of physical injuries. In a nursing home for Huntington’s disease, you can expect on-site behavioral and neurological care.
On-site providers can ensure preventative and acute treatment when most needed.
5. You feel completely burned out from caregiving responsibilities.
Caregiving can be a great joy of life and profoundly fulfilling. It can also be unmanageable for a person or even family to handle independently. Families with a loved one who has Huntington’s Disease face high levels of physical, emotional ,and even spiritual demands from complex daily medical needs. Balancing appointments, medicine, care providers and daily living takes a toll. We’re here to help with in home care services and best-in-industry nursing home facilities in Ferncliff.
Still trying to figure it out?
It’s okay to need help making decisions, especially during tough times. Our team created a decision tree to support you. As you go through these questions, be honest with yourself. Being unsure may mean you should reach out to a care team.
If your family is considering a facility for Huntington’s Disease care services, please call 855-951-2273 (CARE) or contact us for more information.