Degenerative Disorders
- Alzheimer
Dementia is a brain disorder that serioulsy affects a person's abiilty to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia most common among older people. It involves the part of the brain that controls thought, ...
- Huntington's Disease
Huntingtons disease (HD) is an inherited disease of the brain that affects the nervous system. The most common symptom is jerky movements of the arms and legs, known as chorea. Chorea usually starts as mild twitching and gradually increases ...
- Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system. In multiple sclerosis, the body incorrectly directs antibodies and white blood cells against proteins in the myelin sheath, which surrounds ...
- Respite Care
There are a number of programs which support and assist carers. There are services for carers of people with a mental illness, for carers of people with a disability, for carers of people with a terminal illness and for carers of older people and ...
Last updated: 16 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 16 May, 2012
