HEALTH

Top tips for supporting dementia suffers

Top tips for supporting dementia suffers

Dementia Action Week (previously known as Dementia Awareness Week) takes place between 21st – 27th May and the Alzheimer’s Society is urging everyone to take actions, big or small that will make a hug ...
Tea, chat and friendship: breaking the silence

Tea, chat and friendship: breaking the silence

As we know, the impact of loneliness and social isolation on older people is a cause for concern. Whilst there are issues out there that need addressing, many charities have been stepping up to the ma ...
Connecting people with natural beauty

Connecting people with natural beauty

June sees the launch of The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild challenge, encouraging thousands of people across the UK to help wildlife and to help their communities share the joy of nature. Academics at ...
Make May Purple to support stroke survivors

Make May Purple to support stroke survivors

This month, wear purple to show support for the Stroke Association’s Make May Purple for Stroke awareness campaign. Stroke is a major health issue, is the fourth biggest killer in the UK and a leading ...