Caring for Someone with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Every day in Australia, 2 people are diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), leaving their loved ones facing a challenging journey.

If you're caring for someone with MND, you know the daily struggles they face. You may feel overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone.

We understand the complexities of caring for someone with MND and are here to help.

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What is Motor Neurone Disease?

Motor Neurone Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an illness that causes rapid weakness of muscles. It affects nerve cells (motor neurons) that enable you to breathe, move, speak and swallow.

Helping Your Loved One with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

With the right palliative care, people with MND can improve their quality of life and manage pain. Here’s how we can support your loved one.

Managing Fatigue

Fatigue is common in MND. We help you plan activities, establish your family member’s regular sleep schedule, and make your home comfortable, and easy to navigate.

Alleviating Pain

Gentle exercise and simple actions like elevating your loved one’s legs can relieve pain and swelling. Our occupational therapists can help maintain their muscle strength and lung capacity.

Promoting Better Sleep

We can also help them to have rested sleep by providing light massages, adjusting their positions, and offering reassurance to ease their discomfort at night.

Specialised Meal Preparation

We monitor your loved one’s appetite and modify their food textures to prevent choking. We also serve smooth, crushed foods and assist them with eating techniques to ensure enjoyment and food safety.

Specialised Equipment

We use mobility, communication, and respiratory devices to improve care and connection with your family member with MND.

Speech and Communication

We also provide you with a speech therapist experienced with MND to maintain communication as your loved one’s speech deteriorates.

How Palliative Care for MND Can Ease Your Worries

We provide not only symptom management for your loved ones with MND but also the warm emotional support they, and their caregivers, deserve.

Your peace of mind is our priority. Here at Beacon Support, our care services focus on overall health, especially your emotional wellness. We can help you and your loved ones manage anxiety and reduce stress.

We are also here to guide you on the 5 stages of palliative care in your journey of caring for someone with MND every step of the way.

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Trusted Support for Motor Neurone Disease

We are a group of professional carers who are ready to assist you when caring for your loved one with MND becomes too difficult to handle alone. Let us help you through this journey with the care and understanding you deserve.

We have decades of experience in caring for neurological and degenerative conditions, including Motor Neurone Disease and Cystic Fibrosis.

You can access various care options to help your loved one manage MND, such as:

Mobility assistance
Nutrition and feeding support
Medication administration
Bowel and bladder function support
Communication devices
Emotional support for you and your loved ones
Coordination with occupational therapy and physiotherapy
Personal care as needed
24-hour support if required
We're here to support you every step of the way.

Having compassionate carers who can understand your struggles living with MND patients is essential for your emotional well-being. We don’t want to carry your burdens alone. Allow us to carry them with you.

As a registered NDIS provider, our purpose is to take care of your loved one with their overall wellness and give them emotional support. Our registered nurse will oversee your in-home support to ensure quality care and assistance.

We, Beacon Support, offer tailored in-home care plans, ensuring you feel safe and supported. Contact us at 1300 435 782 or fill out our online form for a free consultation.