Archive for September, 2012
The Archers
Relationships can breakdown when there is a child with a disability in the family and the current ‘Archers’ storyline is realistic in highlighting the different support needs of couples during this time.
Peer support – a Call to Arms
It can take many forms but what makes it peer support, and what makes it work is that the people doing it have something in common.
The right to live
A news story appeared last week that reminded us that there is another side of the right-to-die debate.
Connecting Communities
The pioneering “Connecting People” Programme is based on the approach that people with learning disabilities who need support in their daily lives are more likely to be safe and fulfilled if they are helped to build strong and meaningful connections and relationships in their community.
Dementia, cognitive ageing and decline – am I bovvered?
According to research from the Centre for Cognitive Ageing at Edinburgh University there is very little evidence to show that cognitive deterioration in later life is associated with a decrease in life satisfaction or well being.
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