{"id":40348,"date":"2023-08-08T10:21:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T09:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wames.org.uk\/cms-english\/?p=40348"},"modified":"2023-08-08T10:21:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T09:21:16","slug":"severe-me-caring-for-bedbound-with-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wames.org.uk\/cms-english\/severe-me-caring-for-bedbound-with-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe ME: caring for bedbound with ME"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caring for people with ME\/CFS who are bedbound<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Emerge Australia has put together a guide to help you care for a loved one who is severely impacted by ME\/CFS and has become bedbound<\/h3>\n

People who are mostly or entirely bedbound by ME\/CFS may need support with:<\/p>\n

ME\/CFS leaves some people so unwell that they are not able to manage any activities of daily living without help.<\/p>\n

They are often extremely sensitive to light, sound and touch, and need total care.<\/p>\n

They may not be able to speak or may only be able to speak in short bursts.<\/p>\n

\"\"While some of the information in the guide is tailored for people living in Australia it also covers the range of symptoms<\/strong> and disabilities<\/strong> and the need to work with healthcare professionals<\/strong> and look out for changes<\/strong> to the bedbound person’s condition.<\/p>\n

Also included are practical tips for helping with activities of daily living:<\/p>\n