Abstract
Palliative care services are increasingly becoming involved in the care of neurodegenerative disorders. Huntington's disease is a rare, familial disorder. Care from diagnosis is palliative. Though other specialist disciplines need to be involved in the care, palliative expertise and oversight is valuable and appreciated. Based upon a review of literature and three decades of clinical experience with over a hundred patients and their families this article provides an overview of the palliative care issues confronted when attending these patients and their families.