Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge associated with Huntington’s disease, including its diagnosis and the progression of physical, cognitive, and psychological symptoms. To provide an opportunity for learners to develop understanding of effective care approaches, including communication, environmental awareness, use of assistive technology, exercise, and routine to support individuals living with Huntington’s disease. To promote the safety, comfort, and well-being of individuals affected by Huntington’s disease through knowledge of treatment options, pain management, and person-centred strategies to enhance quality of life.

Learning Outcomes

• What is Huntington’s disease.
• Diagnosis.
• Physical Symptoms throughout progression.
• Cognitive Symptoms throughout progression.
• Psychological and emotional symptoms
• Treatment.
• What can we do to help?
• Environmental awareness.
• Exercise.
• Assisted Technology.
• Communication.
• Routine.
• Managing Pain.