Huntington's Disease Caregiving

Early Advanced Stage
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CLINICAL DEFINITIONS
Early Advanced Stage
Stated in positive terms from the person's point-of-view.

Stamina

"I'm not sure just what it is but something keeps me going! It keeps me going through all my fatigue and all the problems and hardship this damn disease presents me."

Early Advanced Stage

The person is no longer independent in daily activities but is still able to live at home supported by their family or professional carers.

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