she is pushing me all the way. my wife's mother passed away of the same disease 18 years ago, it was a bit of a double whammy for my wife. obviously, she cared for her mother going back 18 years, you know? bella only lasted two or 2.5 years then she passed. motor neurone disease is incurable and affects the brains and nerves. early symptoms can include weak grip, slurred speech and muscle cramp, it can shorten life expectancy but treatments are available. in recent months, bowen has been attending the morello clinic in newport, specialising in rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions. until we went to a friend's party, the wife got talking to a friend of hers, her daughter works here.