Lakeview provides supports and services to individuals with Huntington's Disease (HD) in both community integrated and residential treatment settings. HD is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that typically affects people in the prime of their lives, between ages 35-44. The disease causes muscle incoordination and involuntary movements, as well as cognitive decline and often mood and behavioral changes. Because HD is an autosomal dominant mutation, the child of an affected parent has a 50% risk of inheriting the disease, thus HD running in families.
Individuals with HD require supports and services at some point in the progression of the disease process, which typically has a course of 15-20 years. Quality of life and maximizing physical/mental health maintenance are critical aspects of HD care. While many individuals receive care in nursing home settings, other models should also be considered. Both residential treatment and community integrated supported settings can provide the needed supports and service and a high quality of life and participation. Lakeview's program models include on-site nursing coverage, direct care for personal needs and activities of daily living, community integration specialists for adapted activities and psychological supports for behavioral health, development of coping skills and family counseling. Additionally, these residential treatment and community integrated settings have access to medical specialists and the full rehabilitation team - occupational, physical, speech and respiratory therapy, ensuring maximal support for maintaining functional status through active treatment, use of extenders, implementing adaptive equipment and utilizing assistive technology. To learn more about HD options at Lakeview, contact us at 1-800-4-REHAB-1 [800-473-4221].