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  Photo from Canva website It’s one of those questions that seems to open a can of worms — what do ‘disability aids’ and ‘mobility aids’ mean? More so, are the terms ‘disability aid’ and...

The season of new beginnings has arrived, it's finally Spring – a very welcome date in the calendar after a cold and gloomy winter. New signs of life are slowly starting to appear everywhere you...

  People use dressing aids for countless reasons. These can range from mobility issues due to ageing (such as lifting your arm above your head to don a jacket or bending down to put socks...

If you search ‘mobility aids’ on Google, you will notice the results are so varied that you could literally spend days reading about mobility aids. So, today we are going to try to make life...

Do you take medication in pill form daily? Is it sometimes difficult to remember whether you took them or not? If your answer is YES to both those questions, then don't worry, you are not alone....

Photo by Inna Skaldutska from iStock With most of the nation still in lockdown, the Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day 2020 will be looking a little different to previous years. Despite this, the Alzheimer’s Society is keen...

Dementia Action Week is between the 16 and 22 May. According to the World Health Organization, there are currently over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, with over 900,000 of them in the UK.  This means...

As people age, they go through natural changes in their sleep patterns and often find it difficult to fall asleep, or stay asleep. Many people become lighter sleepers over the years, as age-related ailments can...

When caring for someone with dementia, whether they have been recently diagnosed or if they are going through the later stages, understanding dementia is the first steps to caring for someone who is living with...

Every year on the 21st of September is World Alzheimer’s Day, which aims to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the impact it can have on families, and what support you...

Creating an accessible and comfortable bedroom space This article was updated on 23/04/2024. Bedroom furniture adaptations and optimising the bedroom to your comfort and needs can give you more confidence and independence in the most...

Understanding and living with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition with physical symptoms that can limit mobility and make daily tasks such as eating become difficult. Although there is currently no cure, the...

It’s without a doubt that our senses, taste, smell, sight, sound, and touch, guide us throughout our life and are a fundamental part of living. For example, think of the taste of a lovely, warm...

Did you know that the 21st of September 2021 is World Alzheimer’s Day?  World Alzheimer’s Day is part of World Alzheimer’s Month, which is an international campaign that encourages people from across the globe to...

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The 29th of October is World Stroke Day, which aims to highlight the seriousness of the high rates of stroke and raise better public awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke. The day...

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Gardening is one of life’s simple pleasures, a chance to enjoy nature, get gentle exercise, and create something beautiful. But if you have limited mobility, getting back into the garden can feel challenging. The good...

Artwork by Pedro Fernandes from iStock Perhaps it’s the time of year – summer now a memory, as autumn threatens us with winter’s imminent dark nights. Maybe it’s 2020’s general ambience – the less said...

Understanding and living with dementia The Alzheimer's Society reports there are currently 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today and approximately 42,000 of these people have young onset dementia, which affects people under...

Fall Prevention and Management This article was updated on 23/04/2024. Poor balance or instability can increase the risk of falls but there are many things that can be done to decrease fall risk and prevent...

There are so many international days that they do tend to wash over you like annoying adverts on the telly. We know they are on, but we just ignore them and move on. However, anything...

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Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition which can be inherited. While there is currently no cure for the disease, there are ways to manage the symptoms effectively and reduce some of the problems it causes with...

Understanding the causes and life after a stroke Understanding the factors that can cause a stroke can lower the risk of one occurring. For people recovering from a stroke, treatment, therapies and mobility aids can...

Wildlife has started to wake, a landscape of browns has turned green and we begin to see the subtle signs of life appearing in the ground – tender shoots cautiously emerging from the soil and...

Friend Or Foe? Do you think of your telephone as a friend or a foe?  When your phone rings, do you pick it up hoping to hear the voices of friends, family, maybe the happy...

Understanding and living with Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects your brain and spinal cord and causes a range of symptoms. Although a lifelong condition, the right support, treatment and mobility aids...

Over 24 million people know a family member or friend with dementia and it is important to understand the behaviour of someone with dementia and know how to communicate effectively. For anyone who has recently...

Image by studiogstock from iStock There are currently around 700,000 people with autism in the UK, with one in 100 children having received a diagnosis. But the condition remains shrouded in misunderstanding, not least when it...

Photo by Ahmet Yalçınkaya on Unsplash Did you know there are over 11 million people in the UK living with a disability? We take a look at two film releases which focus on deafness and blindness....

Mother’s Day is an annual event honouring the contributions of mothers and mother figures in our lives. From heartfelt gestures to thoughtful gifts, this day allows us to express our gratitude and love for the...

Photo by Ian Taylor on Unsplash One of the most common issues faced by the elderly is being vulnerable to trips and falling.   If a fall happens inside the home, and the person lives...

Photo by Mark Dymchenko from iStock Here we are, at the beginning of June 2020, and the UK Government has eased parts of the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. This means that many of...

Today is International Literacy Day, a worldwide celebration of all things written and read. UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), aims to highlight that literacy is a “human right, a tool of personal...

This year’s Father’s Day falls on the 16th of June, a worldwide celebration of the men that have embraced fatherhood in their lives, whether it be dads, stepdads, grandads, or guardians. Every dad deserves some...

This article was updated on 22/04/2024. A mobility scooter is an easy way to remain independent and improve your lifestyle if you have mobility problems or a disability that prevents you from walking long distances....

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Photo by David Jakab from Pexels What is the Spring Equinox? The Spring Equinox starts today, 20th March, marking the changing of the seasons and the first day of spring. We're excited about the new...

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