About TaiwanMotor Neuron Disease Association The organization was established on July 26, 1997. We have nearly 600 members who are the patients and family members of ALS/MND. Our headquarter is in Taipei, branch offices are in Taichung and Kaohsiung with eight fulltime staffs.
Our Mission
To build a complete medical care system ensuring patients receive the best care and strive the rights for them.
To promote a support net for the families with ALS/MND.
To increase the awareness of ALS/MND in our society.
To enhance patients and their family’s life quality.
Our tasks
To publish the literature of ALS/MND including disease awareness, medical care, psychological adjustment, and social resources.
To cooperate with medical professionals and social workers giving physical, psychological and spirit - Total care.
To organize workshops and seminars focusing on general medical and caring skills for ALS/MND patients and families.
To develop various communicating tools, such as eye-tracking device for ALS patients.
To promote patients’ willingness for hospice care, especially who do not choose to prolong their lives by using a ventilator in the early stage.
To establish a humanity care center for ALS/MND patients.
You’re most welcome to contact us for further information.
Taiwan Motor Neuron Disease Association
Head office: 1F, No.13. Lane 56, Shih-Chien St., Pei-Tou District, Taipei,Taiwan R.O.C. 112