Understanding Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is a progressive neurological illness which is hereditary. The illness begins gradually and can affect individuals cognitively, emotionally and can impair mobility. The onset of Huntington's is insidious as a series of subtle changes takes place which characterize the early stages of the disorder. The progression of the illness is slow with a typical time span of 15–20 years. However, each affected individual is different and assessment should take this into account.