At Ashridge Home Care, we offer MND specialist care that provides dedicated support at home, helping your loved one continue to live a fulfilling life.
MND CARE AT HOME
What is motor neurone disease home care?
MND is a progressive condition that affects the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord.
This disruption causes a loss of control over movements, making walking, talking, swallowing and even breathing difficult. The condition affects roughly 5,000 adults in the UK, all of whom have to learn to adapt to the ever-changing challenges of a progressive disease.
At Ashridge Home Care, we support individuals impacted by MND, supporting them and their families through this physically and mentally challenging condition. Our MND carers are specially trained to help manage the complexities of this condition, providing physical and emotional support throughout the different stages of an MND diagnosis.
What are the benefits of receiving MND care at home?
Receiving MND care at home can give your family the space and privacy to process an MND diagnosis, whilst still ensuring that you receive quality, specialist support. We understand how important it is to maintain as much independence as possible during the progression of MND, so our carers work according to your schedule and preferences, offering support where it’s needed so that you can keep doing the things you enjoy.
As well as prioritising your independence, receiving MND care at home allows you to stay in familiar surroundings, surrounded by your family, friends, pets and years of fond memories. At-home care with Ashridge Home Care means that you’ll be guaranteed quality, one-to-one care, with a carer who understands your needs and can act as a trusted companion.
What does our MND care at home include?
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with MND, it’s likely that day-to-day tasks are becoming more difficult and emotionally taxing. That’s why our expert MND carers provide specialist at-home care and support that allows you to stay in familiar surroundings, surrounded by the people you know and love. Our MND at-home care includes:
- Mobility assistance: Our carers can help you or your family member stay mobile, helping with getting in and out of bed or moving around the home.
- Managing your symptoms: With a personalised care plan, we can adapt your family members’ care to help them manage changing and complex symptoms, ensuring that they’re comfortable and pain-free.
- Continuous monitoring and supervision: Our care team ensures your loved one’s safety and security, giving your family peace of mind.
- Personal care assistance: Help with everyday personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting as needed.
- Meal preparation: Carers cater to individual dietary preferences and nutritional needs, ensuring your loved ones get the nutrition they need with the food they love.
- Transportation assistance: Providing support when running errands, attending appointments, or going on social visits.
- Overnight home care: Keeping a watchful eye throughout the night ensuring you and your family can rest easy.
- Hourly care: Hourly carers provide flexible support that can adjust to changing needs with increased or decreased visits.
FAQ’s
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Due to the progressive nature of MND, the level of care you need will likely change as the disease develops. MND care is generally recommended in a number of scenarios:
- If daily tasks such as dressing, eating or navigating the house are becoming difficult to manage independently
- If you’re struggling to manage your pain levels and/or need support managing and taking your medication.
- If your quality of life is being impacted by your diagnosis, making it more difficult to socialise and spend time with loved ones.
Everyone’s journey with MND is different, and the level of care required is likely to change as the disease progresses. Hourly care may be the best option for your family during the early stages of MND, whilst live-in care can offer 24/7 support when the disease progresses.
Once you have contacted our team, MND care can be quickly arranged. Within just 24 hours of your call, one of our Care Managers will visit your relative at home to assess their needs.
Get in touch to discuss your needs, and our team will be able to provide a specific timeline of how long it will take to implement the necessary care.
Our specialist care services can cater to and support people living with a variety of complex conditions and healthcare needs. This includes dementia care, Parkingson’s care, cancer care and after-stroke care, to name but a few. Our specially trained carers can help by managing the symptoms and treatment of complex illnesses and conditions, ensuring that our team of highly regarded medical professionals implement strategies to maintain the highest standard of care.
We also offer rehabilitation services to support people on their recovery journeys following a stay in hospital.
Choosing which care works best for you and your family is an important decision. At-home care and residential care are the options you are most likely to consider, but how do they compare?
Residential care does offer 24/7 care support, but live-in care offers the following benefits:
✔ One-to-one care from a dedicated carer
✔ 24/7 care support
✔ Stay in the comfort of your home
✔ Stay with your partner and all your possessions
✔ No accommodation fees
✔ Flexibility to choose between hourly visits or 24/7 care
COSTS
How much does live-in care for MND cost?
The cost of care can vary depending on your family’s individual needs and the level of care needed.
Live-in care starts at £1,650 per week. To get a more accurate idea of how much your family’s care will cost, you can contact our team, who will be able to point you to the service you need and explain the pricing structure in more detail.
The fees cover the cost of a personalised, fully managed care service, with the cost of a dedicated carer and care manager included.
ABOUT US
Why choose Ashridge Home Care?
The Ashridge Team
We have been rated as Outstanding in the Caring Category by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). With an overall rating of Good in all other categories for being safe, effective, well-led and responsive to people’s needs.
We offer care, support and companionship, helping our clients to get the care they deserve in the familiar surroundings of their own home. We believe in building our care around you, taking the time to understand your individual needs and getting the little things right. Our care team works tirelessly to build meaningful relationships with the people in our care, prioritising your health and happiness throughout your time with us.
Rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in the Caring category, we continue to put people first, providing the same excellent service to you and your family that we’d expect.
HOW IT WORKS
What is the process for arranging home care?
Arranging live-in or visiting care shouldn’t be a difficult task which is why we’ve made the process simple.
All you need to do is fill in the form or give us a call on 01494 917 344.
We’ll then get in touch with you to discuss your loved one’s needs before assigning a dedicated care manager to visit their home and create a specialised care plan. You’re under no obligation to move forward with this plan. We always make sure that everyone’s on board before proceeding. Once the tailored care plan is in place, we’ll assign a carer who we feel best aligns with your loved one’s personality and requirements.
