Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves. It causes weakness that gets worse over time.
Approximately one in 50,000 people will develop MND in any one year, with more than 5,000 people in the UK affected at any one time.
Currently there is no cure for MND, but there are treatments to help reduce the impact it has on a person’s daily life. Some people live with the condition for many years. Motor Neurone Disease can significantly shorten life expectancy.
What are the early symptoms of Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease causes a progressive weakness of many of the muscles in the body; motor nerves become damaged and eventually stop working. This generally effects people over the age of 50.
Early symptoms might not be obvious at first and can happen gradually these can include:
- Weakness in your ankle or leg
- Finding it harder to climb stairs
- Slurred speech
- Difficulty in swallowing some foods
- Weak grip
- Muscle cramps
- Twitches
- Weight loss
How we can help:
We have worked with the excellent MNDA Association so that our staff have an in-depth understanding of the Motor Neurone Disease. The specialist trained carers at Synergy are widely experienced in a range of symptoms that are caused by Motor Neurone Disease.
We get to know the client with communication using the most appropriate aids and allowing the client to talk with the care team to express their choices and provide consent.
The specialist care team at Synergy can help you live out a life as independently as possible and improve the quality of life for those with Motor Neurone Disease.
Make sure to get in touch with the expertly trained carers at Synergy Complex Care to support you or your loved one with Motor Neurone Disease.