A health outreach charity focused on Huntington's disease will soon have a greater presence in rural communities in B.C.
The Huntington Society of Canada has received a $5,000 grant to expand its support and educational programming into rural and remote B.C. communities. The grant was part of a round of seed grants issued by the B.C. Centre for Palliative Care, an organization that aims to provide British Columbians living with serious illnesses increased access to care and resources. The Huntington Society of Canada is a charity focused on providing support for families living with the disease.
Huntington's disease is a debilitating brain disorder that affects one in every 7,000 Canadians. The illness is currently both fatal and incurable.
In rural B.C. communities, few supports exist for individuals living with the disease. The new grant will allow the Huntington Society of Canada to provide many of these individuals information about palliative care options. Palliative care can help individuals dealing with the illness to prepare a long term plan.
Those interested in holding an information session on Huntington's disease palliative care in their area can contact the society by calling 604-822-7195 or emailing [email protected].
