Living with Motor Neurone Disease

Living with Motor Neurone Disease: A complete guide is designed to guide the reader through this complex progressive neurodegenerative condition that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means that messages gradually stop reaching the muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. Motor Neurone Disease can affect the everyday things that we take for granted. A diagnosis of MND can be frightening and overwhelming. Good quality information and support from people who understand MND is vital at this time. Living with Motor Neurone Disease is written by many of the most distinguished Irish experts on MND, bringing safe, reliable, practical information and reassurance to everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Having accurate information and timely access to the best available services including doctors, neurologists, MND outreach nurses and local community healthcare professionals makes all the difference when it comes to a person's journey with MND.