Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by abnormal movements of the limbs and torso, psychiatric problems and dementia. The key feature of HD and the defining symptom at the time of diagnosis is chorea. Chorea is a rapid, involuntary, non-repetitive movement involving the face, limbs and trunk. HD is also known and referred to as Huntington’s Chorea. In the initial stages, the movements are mild and may be misinterpreted as restlessness. There are two types of HD. Signs and symptoms vary with each individual and include difficulty forming words, muscle jerking, uncoordinated movements, impaired gait, posture or balance, difficulty swallowing and difficult speech.

This week’s activities include barbecue sponsored by members of VFW #3803, birthday party, group therapy, Come Lord Jesus, pokeno, exercise, in-room visits, bouree games, Washington Baptist Church service, bean bag toss, St. Joseph’s rosary, jingo, movie and popcorn, bookmobile, ice cream party and Bingo Blowout in Abbeville.

The staff of Heritage Manor would like to welcome Dorothy Edwards to the facility.

The staff of Heritage Manor would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the family of Joyce Brunet, especially Todd and Monica Thompson.