The term 'home care package' refers to a fixed amount of money allocated by the federal government to an older person to provide services which will enable them to continue to live independently. You can read more about what a home care package is and who is eligible in the excellent overview provided on The Conversation website Explainer: what is a home care package and who is eligible?
Folllowing the announcement last year that professional football players, Len Johnrose and Stephen Darby, had been diagnosed with MND and previous announcements from other prominent footballers in England and across the world in recent years, the MND Research Blog featured Professional football and MND - looking at the evidence in March 2019. In the article some of the studies that investigate the incidence (rate of newly diagnosed cases) of MND in professional football players are reviewed and potential related causes, including head injuries, physical activity, substance abuse and pesticides, are discussed. The authors find that the headlines surrounding MND and football should be approached with some clear thinking and that it is vital that the causes of MND and any possible underlying factors are uncovered and understood. More studies are needed that use matched groups of professional sports people from different countries, together with control groups, to draw a definitive conclusion.
Together We Can... three small words, that mean so much to our fundraising team.
They highlight the important role our community fundraisers play in raising vital funds for us. They emphasise the important work done by our volunteers selflessly giving their valuable time and skills at events, doing administration work, as ambassadors for our Association and so much more. These three words enable us to reflect on what we can achieve if we all work together towards a shared goal - providing the best possible support and assistance for each and every one of our members and their families.
Our Walks are a great example of what we can achieve together. They bring together family, friends and colleagues to show people with MND that they are not alone in this journey.
Entertainment Books are a great way to save money while enjoying a night out or a day with the family. 20% of every membership sold on the Entertainment Book Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW link below is contributed back to MND NSW. Help us achieve our goal by sharing the link below with your friends and family. Thanks for your support! Entertainment Memberships include over $20,000 worth of valuable 2-for-1 and up to 50% offers from many of the best restaurants, arts, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel and much more! Entertainment Books are available to purchase for:
