Bishop McCarthy Residence regularly provides comprehensive therapy for persons affected by neuromuscular disorders, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, with the aim of restoring maximum functional performance and overall well-being. Multi-disciplinary care plans address the patient’s physical, cognitive, emotional and vocational needs, with a range of specialized treatments and services, among them:

• Strength and range of motion exercise
• Mobility training
• Re-education in skills of daily living
• Communication skills re-training
• Swallowing management
• Gait and balance training
• Psychological counseling and family support