What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, progressive, degenerative brain disorder caused by prions, which are abnormal proteins found in the body and brain.
It is one of a group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). CJD is typically diagnosed in people aged 60 and older, but it can also occur in younger individuals. Symptoms usually include a rapid decline in cognitive functioning, dementia, muscle jerking or spasms, problems with balance and coordination, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, difficulty swallowing, visual disturbances such as blindness or double vision and seizures.
Kinsa Care Approach to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
At Kinsa Care we understand the complex needs of patients with CJD and their families. Our team provides comprehensive care services tailored to each individual’s unique needs from diagnosis to end-of-life care. We strive to ensure our clients receive timely access to the best possible treatments while offering compassion and support at every stage of their journey. Our nurses assess physical symptoms carefully so they can intervene with medications quickly when needed while providing comfort measures like massage therapy for pain control and relaxation techniques for anxiety management. Our team also provides extensive education about the disease process so that both patient and family members understand what to expect over time allowing them better prepare for any changes that may arise in their loved one’s condition.
We recognise that this is an incredibly difficult time for our clients so we provide emotional support through supportive counselling services tailored specifically for those affected by CJD ensuring they feel secure knowing they are taken care of during this trying period in their lives
