Is multiple sclerosis a physical disability?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to physical disability.
MS causes the body’s central nervous system to mistakenly attack the protective covering around nerve fibres. This interrupts nerve signals and can impact an individual’s mobility, coordination, vision, balance and reflexes.
How to support someone with multiple sclerosis
There is currently no cure for MS, which is a lifelong, chronic condition. However, with the right multiple sclerosis care in place, the condition can often be effectively managed.
Like all physical disabilities care, the right course of action is dependent upon the MS symptoms an individual experiences, alongside consideration of their age, stage and ambitions in life.
Caring for someone with multiple sclerosis
Whilst not everyone diagnosed with MS will experience symptoms which impact their physical mobility, person-centred multiple sclerosis residential care can be extremely beneficial for individuals who live with a physical disability caused by MS.
Not to be confused with elderly care homes, specialist multiple sclerosis care homes offer expert care and support which is specifically designed for those diagnosed with the condition. As well as fully accessible buildings and facilities, they will offer longer-term MS care and short respite breaks which are tailored to the unique preferences and support needs of each individual requiring multiple sclerosis care.
You can expect multiple sclerosis care homes to be places where individuals living with MS can feel supported, at home, and empowered to live the life they choose. This is especially the case where multiple sclerosis residential care has been purpose-built to support and enable younger adults with physical disabilities.
Expert support for multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is one of the conditions which can be supported by the specialist team at Halcon, our respite and residential care home for younger adults with physical disabilities.Please get in touch to find out about Halcon’s facilities, expertise and ethos, and how the team can support yourself or a loved one to live well with a physical disability.
