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Helping Families with Huntington's Disease

HD Reach is working to improve the care and quality of life for those affected by Huntington’s disease. Founded as a nonprofit in 2009, we provide connections to medical providers, referrals to local services, care management, family support, education, and anonymous genetic testing.


 

We’re here for you. Call or Email: 919.803.8128 or info@hdreach.org

If you’d like us to know how to help you better, let's be friends. HD Reach is a private nonprofit organization. All information collected is held in strict confidence. All HD Reach services are provided through community based funding, donations, or private pay. 

  • Sonya * Living With HD
    Sonya * Living With HD

    My name is Sonya Bailey, I am 54 years old and was diagnosed at 49 with Huntington's disease. I first learned about Huntington's when my father was diagnosed with it during the 90s. Huntington's at first was a difficult pill to swallow, but now I am grateful because it's allowed me to be closer to my grandkids and to be part of the awesome community at HDREACH – the sense of community, resources, and friendship they give our family makes me not feel alone in my journey. I always look forward to our monthly gatherings to hang out with everyone.

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  • People served through our family system model of care.

    15,000

  • People affected by HD in the US including 1,400 in NC.

    41,000

  • Americans at-risk for HD, including 8,000 in NC.

    200,000

Latest HD News & Research Updates

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Latest Huntington's Disease News

Huntington's Disease News, a Bionews site, provides clear, reliable news, research updates, and real-world perspectives to help people living with Huntington's disease and their caregivers feel more informed, confident, and supported throughout their care journey. Information is not meant to replace or provide medical advice.

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Time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting that limits daily calorie intake to a six-to-eight-hour window, may help slow the progression of Huntington’s disease, according to results from a three-month pilot study. Study participants were able to maintain their body weight while showing reductions in disease severity measures and a nerve damage biomarker, along […]

The post Form of intermittent fasting may help slow Huntington’s, pilot study shows appeared first on Huntington's Disease News.

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Years ago, my wife, Jill, was at a party talking with a friend. The conversation turned personal, and her friend asked a difficult question. It was the kind of question people sometimes ask when they want to be reassured but are afraid to hear what someone who knows them well might really think. Jill paused […]

The post How Huntington’s changes the mental filter between a feeling and a response appeared first on Huntington's Disease News.

This banner image for the HD in Color column by Tanita Allen features illustrations of several framed pieces of artwork including high-heeled shoes and a sunrise.

Living with Huntington’s disease (HD) has taught me a great deal about healthcare, both the kind that makes you feel supported and the kind that leaves you questioning whether you were truly heard. As a Black woman living with HD, I have learned that being believed is not always guaranteed. I wish more healthcare workers […]

The post What I wish healthcare workers knew about racial bias and rare disease appeared first on Huntington's Disease News.

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