At Hamill Homecare, we make care personal. We believe in doing things differently and believe that complex care doesn’t have to be complex. We have years of experience in helping to manage chronic illness and provide quality home care for those experiencing challenging health conditions such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD.)
How does Hamill Homecare help those with life-limiting illness and provide respectful homecare tailored to the individual? Read on to find out.
What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (or DMD) is a genetic, degenerative condition which affects the muscles in the body, causing progressive weakness. Alterations of a protein called dystrophin, which helps keep muscle cells intact, cause the muscles to weaken over time including the heart and lungs.
When do DMD symptoms show?
The symptoms of DMD usually onset in early childhood, usually between ages 2 and 3. The disease primarily affects boys, but in rare cases it can affect girls. The disease is genetic, meaning it is passed down by a carrier of the gene.
How does DMD affect the body?
DMD firstly attacks the proximal muscles, which means the muscles closest to the body’s core. Usually, the lower proximal muscles are affected before the upper muscles. People who develop DMD can develop a weakness which might show up as a difference in the way they walk, run or jump.
As the disease progresses, it begins to affect the heart and respiratory muscles and can cause a curvature of the spine. These symptoms can make every day difficult for people living with the condition, with many people needing more help as the disease progresses.
At Hamill Homecare, we make time to get to know our clients, tailoring a care plan specifically to their needs – that means receiving complex care at home.
Our friendly staff have years of experience in catering for those with complex care needs and take pride in providing quality home care. Get in touch today for a no-obligation home assessment to see what Hamill Homecare could do for you.
Is DMD curable?
There is currently no cure for DMD, although treatment available aims to improve quality of life and improve symptoms. Thanks to medical advances and more research, it’s possible for those with DMD to live well into adulthood.
Treatments like steroid injections, help with breathing physio and occupational therapy and a variety of equipment can all improve the quality of your life if you’re living with DMD.
How Hamill Homecare caters to complex care needs
We make life comfortable and dignified – whatever that looks like for our clients. We tailor your care plan to suit you, focusing on your wants and needs and ensuring things are done just the way you like. Our care visits are at least one hour long, giving us enough time to actually get to know you, your likes and dislikes.
End of life care is just as important to us as everyday care. We pride ourselves in being able to deliver expert, compassionate end of life care which allows you or a loved one to remain at home, surrounded by family and special comforts. You can find out more about our bespoke end of life care here.
Find out more today
Choosing a care provider is a huge decision. Making the right decision is of the utmost importance. At Hamill Homecare, we provide exceptional care for our clients.
If this sounds like the type of care you’d like to receive , give us a call on 0141 221 2826. We’ll arrange an obligation-free meeting with a member of our dedicated care team.
