28 October 2020
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Transport – Introducing Your Options
Public transport Buses Buses are normally expected to be wheelchair accessible nowadays, although rail replacement buses are not. Local buses can be quite narrow, and the wheelchair space can be quite small, but it should…
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An Introduction to Social Care
Many people with muscle-weakening conditions need support with ‘activities of daily living’ – whether that means getting washed and dressed, going out, or things like physiotherapy and ventilation. For some people, this is provided by…
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Living With a Feeding Tube
What is a feeding tube? A feeding tube delivers a nutrient feed directly into the stomach or intestine. This allows an adult with a muscle-weakening condition to meet their nutritional needs without chewing or swallowing…
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The Nutrition Timeline for People with DMD
As Duchenne progresses, nutritional issues also change. It’s important to ensure that people’s nutritional needs are met, whilst recognising that being overweight and being underweight carry health issues for people with DMD Childhood During childhood,…
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How to Eat a Healthy Diet
In general, adults with neuromuscular disorders should strive to have a healthy diet balanced in energy, protein, fluid, calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients. Adults should aim to include a variety of foods from the…
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Nutritional and Dietary Supplements
Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements are products made from natural food sources that are believed to have health benefits beyond their basic nutritional value. They can come in different forms, such as pills, fortified foods, or…