The Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand
(MNDA), is a not for profit organisation with the purpose of supporting people
with Motor Neurone Disease and their carers in dealing with this demanding
disease. The help we provide is largely through information, practical
advice and emotional support direct into peoples’ homes and by phone, email and
support groups. To achieve all of this, The MND Association has
fieldworkers across the country who work to ensure that those with Motor
Neurone Disease do not fall between the gap of the range of service providers
on whom their survival and comfort depends.
We aim to:
- co-ordinate and provide up-to-date information
- provide emotional, social and practical support
- advocate for the needs of people living with MND
- develop awareness and understanding of MND
At any one time there are around 300 people with MND in
New Zealand. People with Motor Neurone Disease are at risk in our
community.
MedicAlert®’s internationally recognised service and emblem help
protect people when they unexpectedly become:
- Unconscious
- Disorientated
- Confused
- Forgetful, or
- Experience Anxiety
Difficulty in communicating key facts can be overcome
with MedicAlert®, enabling appropriate and timely treatment and support. Equally,
people with Motor Neurone Disease can present confusing symptoms, such as
appearing intoxicated when in fact they require urgent assistance and medical
attention.
Identification of an authentic MedicAlert® Emblem
immediately draws attention to the person’s medical risks, so people in the
community can take the matter seriously and urgently seek medial assistance
when required.
MedicAlert® service also importantly enables emergency
services and clinicians to access additional vital patient information that can
help protect or save the persons life, locate a support person or family member
and much more, whether the person is at home, out shopping or travelling
abroad.
MedicAlert® helps save time in an emergency and
confidentiality is maintained at all times.
The Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ recommends MedicAlert®
and that clients and carers consider the
benefits of using MedicAlert®
For more information about Motor Neurone Disease Association
of New Zealand:
Web: www.mnda.org.nz
Email: mgr@mnda.org.nz
Phone: 09 624 2148
Mail: P.O. Box 24036 Oak, Auckland 1345