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Complementary approaches: what may help
A careful, plain-language look at complementary approaches like music, tai chi, and aromatherapy - what the evidence suggests, and how to use them safely alongside standard care.
GeneralCalm & sensoryDementiaParkinson's -
Living with Parkinson's day to day
Practical, plain-language tips for daily life with Parkinson's - movement, routines, and activities that can help.
Parkinson'sMovement & motorGeneral -
Sleep and brain health
Why sleep matters for memory and mood, and simple, practical habits to sleep better - for patients and caregivers alike.
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Supporting a child's development
How everyday play and responsive care help children build language, movement, and thinking skills - and when to seek advice.
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Traumatic brain injury: the basics
What a traumatic brain injury is, common effects on thinking and mood, and how gentle daily practice supports recovery.
Brain injuryGeneral -
What is a stroke?
A plain-language explanation of stroke: what happens in the brain, the warning signs to act on fast, and what recovery can look like.
StrokeGeneral -
Building a daily routine (and how to use this site)
Why small daily habits beat occasional big efforts, and a simple way to use this site every day for steady progress.
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Looking after yourself as a caregiver
Caring for someone with dementia or aphasia is demanding. Practical, compassionate ways to protect your own health and keep going.
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Communication strategies for aphasia
Practical, evidence-informed ways to make everyday conversation easier for someone with aphasia - for care partners and for the person themselves.
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Reducing the risk of cognitive decline
What the 2024 Lancet Commission and WHO say about the modifiable factors that can lower dementia risk across life - and practical actions.
DementiaGeneral -
What is aphasia?
Aphasia explained simply: what it is, why it happens, the main types, and the hopeful news about recovery with practice.
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What is dementia?
A plain-language explanation of dementia: what it is, common types, what changes to expect, and where to get help.
DementiaMemory -
Types of stroke, explained
Ischaemic, haemorrhagic, and mini-strokes (TIAs) - what makes them different and why it matters for treatment.
StrokeGeneral -
The first weeks after a stroke
What to expect in the early days - from hospital to home - and how to set gentle, realistic expectations.
StrokeOrientation & daily living -
Preventing a second stroke
Practical, evidence-aligned habits that lower the risk of another stroke - medication, movement, and daily choices.
StrokeGeneral -
Managing fatigue after stroke
Post-stroke fatigue is real and common. Simple pacing strategies help you do more without crashing.
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Spasticity and muscle tightness after stroke
Why muscles can become stiff or tight after stroke, and gentle strategies to manage it day to day.
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Regaining hand and arm function after stroke
Repetition, real tasks, and patience - how the hand and arm can improve with focused daily practice.
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Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia): the basics
Signs of swallowing problems after neurological illness, and safe-eating strategies to discuss with your team.
StrokeGeneral -
Emotional changes after stroke
Low mood, anxiety, and sudden tears can follow a stroke. What is normal, and where to find support.
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Types of aphasia
Fluent, non-fluent, and global aphasia - a simple guide to how language can be affected and what it means.
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Everyday communication tips for aphasia
Small changes to how we talk and listen can make conversations far easier for someone with aphasia.
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Using gestures, drawing, and props to communicate
When words are hard to find, other channels can carry the message. Practical multimodal communication ideas.
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Reading and writing practice at home
Gentle, meaningful ways to rebuild reading and writing after aphasia - using material that matters to you.
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Early signs of dementia
Memory changes that go beyond normal ageing - what to notice, and why an early conversation with a doctor helps.
DementiaMemory -
Communicating with someone with dementia
Calm, respectful communication techniques that reduce distress and help you stay connected.
DementiaLanguage & speechSocial & emotional -
Creating a dementia-friendly home
Simple changes around the house that support independence, orientation, and safety.
DementiaOrientation & daily living -
Handling repetitive questions and behaviours
Why repetition happens in dementia, and calm ways to respond without frustration.
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Sundowning: evening restlessness in dementia
Why some people become restless or confused later in the day, and gentle ways to ease it.
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Nutrition and hydration in dementia
Eating and drinking can become harder with dementia. Practical ideas to support good nutrition.
DementiaGeneral -
Meaningful activities for dementia
Activities that bring purpose, connection, and calm - matched to the person's history and abilities.
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Concussion recovery basics
What a concussion is, the typical recovery path, and the balance between rest and gradual return to activity.
Brain injuryGeneral -
Returning to work after brain injury
A staged, supported return to work often works best. How to plan pacing, adjustments, and communication.
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Managing headaches after brain injury
Headaches are common after TBI. Tracking triggers and gentle routines can reduce their impact.
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Rebuilding attention and concentration after brain injury
Attention is often affected after TBI. Practical strategies and practice to help you focus for longer.
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Sleep problems after brain injury
Sleep is often disrupted after TBI. Habits and routines that help restore restful sleep.
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Understanding Parkinson's symptoms
Movement and non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's, and why they vary so much between people.
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Exercise for Parkinson's: where to start
Movement is medicine in Parkinson's. Types of exercise that help and how to build a sustainable routine.
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Managing freezing of gait in Parkinson's
"Freezing" - feeling stuck when starting to walk or turning - and cueing tricks that can help you move.
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Speech and voice in Parkinson's
Parkinson's can make the voice quieter or less clear. Strategies and therapy that can help you be heard.
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Handwriting and fine-motor tips for Parkinson's
Small handwriting (micrographia) and fiddly tasks can be frustrating. Practical adaptations that help.
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Speech and language milestones in children
A general guide to how communication develops, and when to consider seeking advice.
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Supporting a late talker
Everyday, play-based ways to encourage language in a child who is slower to start talking.
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Play ideas that build thinking skills
Simple, low-cost play that supports attention, memory, and problem-solving in young children.
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Building fine-motor skills in young children
Playful activities that strengthen little hands for drawing, dressing, and self-care.
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Supporting attention and focus in children
Realistic expectations for young attention spans, and everyday ways to build focus.
Child developmentAttention -
Setting realistic rehab goals
How to turn a big hope into small, achievable, motivating goals using a simple SMART approach.
GeneralExecutive function -
Tracking progress without frustration
Recovery is uneven. Ways to record progress that keep you encouraged rather than discouraged.
GeneralSocial & emotional -
Managing frustration and low mood in recovery
Emotional ups and downs are part of rehab. Practical strategies and when to reach out for help.
GeneralSocial & emotional -
Staying socially connected
Connection supports the brain and mood. Ideas to keep relationships strong through a health challenge.
GeneralSocial & emotional -
Sleep habits for a healthier brain
Sleep is when the brain restores itself. Simple, evidence-aligned habits to sleep better.
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Hydration and the brain
Even mild dehydration can affect focus and energy. Easy ways to drink enough through the day.
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Managing stress with breathing
Slow breathing is a simple, always-available tool to calm the body and mind. How and when to use it.
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Fall prevention at home
Falls are common and often preventable. A room-by-room checklist to make the home safer.
GeneralMovement & motorOrientation & daily living -
Working well with your therapy team
Get more from appointments with therapists and doctors - how to prepare, ask, and follow through.
GeneralExecutive function -
Using games as therapy practice
How calm, no-fail games can turn repetitive rehab practice into something you actually look forward to.
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Protecting the shoulder after stroke
A weak arm can leave the shoulder vulnerable. Positioning and handling tips to prevent pain.
StrokeMovement & motor -
Walking again after stroke
Rebuilding walking takes strength, balance, and confidence. What the journey often looks like.
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Technology and apps for aphasia
How tablets, apps, and simple tech can support communication and practice for people with aphasia.
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Supporting conversation in a group
Group chats can be tough with aphasia. How everyone can help someone stay included.
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Managing memory changes day to day
Practical external strategies - notes, routines, and cues - that reduce the load on memory.
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Understanding visual neglect after stroke
When one side of the world seems to disappear - what neglect is and simple strategies to help scan the whole space.
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Low motivation and apathy in recovery
Sometimes the hardest part of rehab is getting started. Why motivation dips, and gentle ways to rebuild it.
GeneralSocial & emotionalExecutive function