Health and social care
This section looks at the types of health and social care support you may need with motor neurone disease (MND). You can find more information about living day-to-day with MND on the Living with MND page.
Treatment
Riluzole is the only drug funded for the treatment of MND in New Zealand. Most newly diagnosed individuals are eligible.
Those involved in your care
With the varied symptoms of MND, it can help to find out about the types of care available and who provides them.
Planning ahead
Having time to think things through and knowing that your wishes and decisions have been recorded gives many people peace of mind.
Last updated:
23 August 2024