Expert care for Multiple Sclerosis. In the comfort of home

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be challenging and frightening, but with the right support, your loved one can live their life to the fullest, whatever that means to them. 

 We’re experts at providing personalised multiple sclerosis care, tailored to your loved one’s unique needs, and our MS care is designed to empower them to live with dignity and independence, in the comfort and security of home. 

 Whether it’s a helping hand with everyday chores such as cleaning and laundry or more intimate support like bathing and toileting, our multiple sclerosis care plans are delivered by friendly, expertly-trained care professionals, with decades of experience supporting people living with multiple sclerosis. 

 Think MS care services would be right for your loved one? Find your local Bluebird Care office today and reach out for a no-obligation chat. 

What is multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that disrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body, causing difficulty with movement, balance, and vision. 

 Despite being primarily known as a physical condition, MS also features cognitive and emotional symptoms, including mood swings, memory impairment, and difficulties processing information.

 The symptoms of MS can vary from person to person, in both severity and presentation, meaning not everyone will experience symptoms in the same order, and at the same intensity. 

 While symptoms can vary, some of the most common symptoms of MS include:

• Fatigue
• Numbness or tingling
• Pain (without clear cause)
• Bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Vertigo and dizziness
• Muscle weakness
• Depression and emotional changes
• Cognitive impairments (such as difficulty processing and retaining information)
• Sexual dysfunction

 For more information on the symptoms of MS , please consult the guides provided by the National MS Society, which unpack everything in depth. 

<h3>What’s included in our multiple sclerosis care services?</h3>

 We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to support, so our multiple sclerosis care plans are designed with your loved one’s specific needs in mind, whatever they may be. 

 Whether it’s help with household chores, support with gentle exercise, or personal care (i.e. bathing and toileting), our support plans are designed to improve your loved one’s physical and emotional well-being. 

 Our dedicated care professionals are trained to the highest level and can advise on the type and frequency of support that most benefits your loved one, offering suggestions for tweaks and changes as their needs develop. 

 As the nature of MS varies from person to person, our services are designed with flexibility and personalisation in mind, but typically include:

• Help with bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Catheter and continence care
• Dietary advice and support (including preparing healthy meals)
• Fetching prescriptions and managing medications
• Support to stay active with gentle exercise
• Assistance with household chores, including cleaning and laundry

However your loved one’s support looks, our goal is to offer them dignity and independence, helping them to live the rich, rewarding life they deserve without resorting to potentially costly and impersonal care homes. 

But it’s more than just practical tasks. It’s a friendly face when it’s needed most, and sympathetic ear when times are tough.  

<h3>Our approach to multiple sclerosis care</h3>

We believe that people thrive in the comfort and security of home, so our MS care plans are designed to ensure your loved one can stay in the home they love, with the type of personalised support that’ll improve their physical and emotional well-being. 

To offer a truly personalised service, we’ll work with you and your loved one to develop a clear understanding of their needs, from which we’ll design a custom support plan which can be revised at any time. 

 Our mission is to support and uplift your loved one, helping them to live life to the fullest, safe in the knowledge that their needs are taken care of. 

 To ensure the smoothest possible experience, we’ll even match your loved one with a care professional whose personality we think would be a good fit, allowing them to develop a warm, trusting bond. 

<h3>Why choose MS care from Bluebird Care?</h3>

 We’re passionate about providing premium care services, tailored to your loved one’s unique needs and preferences, and our highly-trained care professionals have decades of experience helping people with multiple sclerosis live happy, independent lives.

 Our mission is to keep people where they’re most comfortable, and every decision we make is focused on improving your loved one’s quality of life.

 We’ve been trusted by thousands of families to deliver care and support, and each experience informs our approach to providing compassionate care that empowers people with even the most challenging conditions. 

<h2> Arranging multiple sclerosis care at home </h2>

 Think our multiple sclerosis care would be right for your loved one? Find your nearest Bluebird Care office today and get in touch for a friendly, no-obligation chat.