Huntingdon's Disease Awareness

Description

This study unit is to help you learn about Huntington’s Disease. The aims of this unit are

to understand more about the following:

• What is Huntington’s Disease?

• Who is affected?

• Causes of Huntington’s Disease

• Symptoms of Huntington’s Disease - early symptoms and advanced symptoms

• Diagnosing Huntington’s Disease?

• Treatment and support services

• How you can help the individual with Huntington’s Disease in the following areas:

a. If the individual has difficulty eating and swallowing

b. If the individual starts to choke

c. If the individual has communication/speech difficulties

d. If the individual has behavioural changes

• Huntington’s Disease Future Planning