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MNDAQ
PO Box 259
Corinda Qld 4075
Phone 07 3372 9004
Fax 07 3278 9871
Email mndaq@tpg.com.au
What is Motor Neurone Disease?
The term Motor Neurone Disease, actually describes a group of related diseases affecting the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. These nerves known as motor neurones. As the nerves become damaged the muscles they control weaken and waste.
The muscles first affected tend to be those in the hands, feet or mouth and throat, depending on what type of disease it is. It does not generally affect the senses so sight, smell, touch and hearing remain intact. Other areas that are not usually affected are sexual function and intellect. It is not contagious.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive, life limiting disease and the rate of progression varies greatly from one person to another.
Donations
Your gift will help the Motor Neurone Disease Association support research to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease and provide much- needed services and equipment to families living with MND. By becomming part of the Motor Neurone Disease Association's family and making your gift today, you will help sustain hope in the many people affected with Motor Neurone Disease.
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What causes MND?
The causes of MND is not yet known, but ongoing research throughout the world is looking for causes.
What are the symptoms?
Early symptoms are mild and include problems with walking, difficulties holding objects due to weakness of the hand muscles, and slurring of speech or a swallowing difficulty due to weakness of the tongue and throat muscles.
The nature of the disease is that it affects different people in different ways. In other words there is no clear-cut definitive symptoms that immediately indicate diagnoses.
You Can Help
The Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland have provided the following services for the past 22 years:
- Support > MNDAQ provide directions for families living with MND to take to provide a caring and understanding link to remove the feeling of isolation.
- Equipment Loan > MNDAQ provides equipment varying from your basic aids to the more advanced electric beds and wheelchairs etc. to help maintain independence and quality of life in the home and community.
- Information > MNDAQ provide information and support about MND and the onset of the disease, whet research in being undertaken and how to pursue interests with support and acceptance.
The MNDAQ receive no recurrent government funding and rely heavily on voluntary donations and community support.
By joining the fight against MND you will be helping the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland carry on our vital service within Queensland. | 