Family intervention in rehabilitation of patient with Huntington disease

With appropriate intervention the family can play a vital role in the course of patient rehabilitation. This case report illustrates how the family, with the help of an allied health professional, facilitated the achievement of rehabilitation goals. A patient with Huntington disease, preferring to become inactive at home rather than return to work, was helped by his family to become productive again both within the home and at his job. This case indicates how health professional, by being aware of potential family problems and constructive adjustmental can function from a proactive rather than a reactive stance.