What is Motor Neurone Disease?
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition that causes the motor neurons in the brain, spinal cord and other areas of the body to malfunction and die. This ultimately leads to muscle weakness, wasting and paralysis. It can affect any individual regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. In addition, MND is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive bulbar palsy and Lou Gehrig’s disease.
What type of difficulties are faced by patients?
Patients with MND often experience physical and psychological difficulties that range from a reduced ability to do everyday tasks such as walking or eating, to feelings of loneliness and isolation due to a lack of mobility or communication problems caused by speech impairment. Other symptoms include breathing difficulties, impaired hand dexterity, loss of bladder/bowel control, difficulty swallowing/eating, slurred speech and cramps. These can be very distressing for patients and their families.
How will Aeon Nursing approach Motor Neurone Disease?
At Aeon Nursing we provide complex care services tailored to meet the individual needs of those affected by MND. Our focus is on providing a holistic approach to care through an interdisciplinary team made up of nurses, therapists and physicians who collaborate to ensure that each patient receives appropriate care throughout their journey with MND. Our team work together with other healthcare professionals including occupational therapists and speech therapists to assist our clients with managing day-to-day activities such as mobility,
