Expert Support for Dementia, Parkinson's, MND & MS
Compassionate, knowledgeable care across Canterbury and Dover for people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and other neurological conditions. Our specialist-trained carers understand complex neurological needs and provide person-centered support that enhances quality of life.
Living Well with Neurological Conditions - Specialist Care That Understands
Neurological conditions – diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system – bring profound, life-changing challenges. Dementia erodes memory and identity. Parkinson’s disease causes tremor, rigidity, and movement difficulties. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) progressively paralyzes the body. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) brings unpredictable symptoms affecting movement, sensation, cognition, and fatigue.
These conditions don’t just affect physical abilities – they impact communication, independence, relationships, mental health, and sense of self. They require specialist knowledge, adapted approaches, patience, creativity, and deep compassion from carers who truly understand the unique challenges of neurological disease.
At Meridian Care, we provide expert domiciliary care for people living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurological conditions across Canterbury, Dover, and East Kent. Our carers receive specialist training in neurological care, understanding not just the medical facts but the lived experience.
The Neurological Conditions We Support
We provide specialist care for a range of progressive neurological conditions, each presenting unique challenges requiring specific knowledge and approaches.
Progressive brain conditions causing decline in memory, thinking, communication, behavior, and daily functioning.
Types:
Alzheimer’s Disease: 60-70% of cases – protein plaques damage the brain
Vascular Dementia: 20-30% – caused by reduced blood flow to the brain
Lewy Body Dementia: 10-15% – protein deposits, hallucinations common
Frontotemporal Dementia: Younger-onset, personality changes prominent
Mixed Dementia: Combination of types
Progressive condition caused by loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, primarily affecting movement but also causing non-motor symptoms.
- Tremor - shaking, usually starting in the hands/fingers
- Rigidity - muscle stiffness and inflexibility
- Bradykinesia - slowness of movement
- Postural instability - balance problems and falls
- Cognitive changes and dementia
Devastating progressive disease where motor neurons die, causing gradual paralysis while the mind typically remains intact.
- Limb weakness and muscle wasting
- Speech difficulties (dysarthria)
- Swallowing problems (dysphagia)
- Breathing difficulties - eventual respiratory failure
- Communication loss - eventually unable to speak
Autoimmune condition where immune system attacks myelin, disrupting nerve signals. Symptoms unpredictable and vary widely.
- Fatigue - overwhelming, most disabling symptom
- Walking and mobility problems
- Muscle weakness, spasms, spasticity
- Cognitive changes and 'brain fog'
- Pain, numbness, tingling
Our Specialist Neurological Care Services
Comprehensive support addressing the unique challenges of each neurological condition
- Life story and identity recognition
- Adapted communication techniques
- Routine and familiarity maintenance
- Behavior as communication understanding
- Memory prompts and orientation support
- Understanding bradykinesia (everything takes longer)
- Strict medication timing - 'on' and 'off' management
- Freezing and fall management
- Supporting tremor and rigidity
- Speech and swallowing support
- Communication support (speech aids, eye-gaze)
- Dysphagia management and nutrition
- Respiratory support and breathing management
- Total physical care for complete paralysis
- End-of-life palliative care
- Respecting overwhelming MS fatigue
- Flexible care for fluctuating needs
- Mobility and balance support
- Cognitive and emotional support
- Bladder and bowel management
Why Specialist Training Makes a Difference
Neurological conditions require specialist knowledge, adapted approaches, and deep understanding
What Families Say About Our Neurological Care
What Our Clients Say
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Expert Care for Neurological Conditions
Specialist dementia, Parkinson’s, MND, and MS care supporting you to live as well as possible
Canterbury Branch
Unit 88 Thomas Way, Canterbury, Kent CT3 4NH
01227 712300
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Dover Branch
1st Floor, 25 Castle Street, Dover, Kent CT16 1PT
01304 240 424
CQC: Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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