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Motor neurone disease (MND) is also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Lou Gehrig's disease. MND is a rapidly progressing, neurological disease. Motor neurones are nerve cells that control the voluntary muscles of the trunk and limbs, and affect speech, swallowing and breathing. Damage to these nerves causes muscle weakness and wasting. People with MND become increasingly disabled, and may lose speech, have difficulty swallowing and eventually die from respiratory (breathing) failure.

People with motor neurone disease can keep some independence and quality of life with the right help.

A person with motor neurone disease may have difficulty with everyday items in their home.

Problems using the toilet and bathroom can be stressful for both the person with motor neurone disease and their carer.

Recreation and leisure are very important for everyone, especially for people with limited activity.

The way to control indoor mould growth is to control the source of moisture.

This information has been prepared to assist with general information on mould removal in the home. 

The two main functions of the mouth are eating and speaking.

Smoking increases the risk of mouth cancer six-fold.

In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.