Guides

Plain-language guides that explain conditions and day-to-day strategies.

Boost focus and memory day to day
Simple, science-aligned habits any healthy adult can use to sharpen attention and remember more - from single-tasking and sleep to spaced practice and offloading.
Cognitive developmentMemoryAttentionExecutive functionGeneral
Cognitive development across life
How thinking skills grow, mature, and change from childhood through adulthood to later life - and simple, evidence-aligned ways to support the brain at every stage.
Cognitive developmentChild developmentMemoryAttentionExecutive functionGeneral
Cerebral palsy explained
A plain-language guide to cerebral palsy: what it is, the main types, how it is described, and the therapies and supports that help children and adults thrive.
Cerebral palsyChild developmentMovement & motor
Energy conservation and pacing
Practical techniques for managing fatigue after neurological illness - pacing your day so you can do more of what matters without paying for it later.
Multiple sclerosisStrokeBrain injury
Healthy brain ageing
What normally changes in thinking with age, what does not, and the everyday habits with the best evidence for keeping an older brain sharp and resilient.
Cognitive developmentDementiaMemoryGeneral
Hearing and communication in rehab
How hearing loss interacts with neurological conditions and what carers and clinicians can do to support clear, effective communication.
Auditory & musicDementiaStroke
Living with a spinal cord injury
An introduction to spinal cord injury (SCI): how the level and completeness of injury shape daily life, and the rehab, equipment, and health habits that help.
Spinal cord injuryMovement & motor
Managing MS fatigue
Practical, evidence-aligned ways to handle the fatigue of multiple sclerosis - pacing, energy budgeting, heat, sleep, and when to ask for help.
Multiple sclerosisExecutive functionOrientation & daily living
Occupational therapy for daily routines
How occupational therapy helps people with neurological conditions rebuild independence in the activities that matter most - at home and in daily life.
StrokeBrain injury
Supporting children's thinking skills
Everyday, playful ways parents and carers can help a child's attention, memory, language, and self-control grow - no flashcards or screens required.
Child developmentCognitive developmentAttentionLanguage & speechExecutive function
Understanding epilepsy
What epilepsy is, what a seizure can look like, common triggers, and how treatment and daily habits help people live well - plus when a seizure is an emergency.
EpilepsyGeneral
Using sound cues for movement
How rhythm, music, and auditory feedback help people with Parkinson's, stroke, and brain injury move more smoothly and safely.
Auditory & musicParkinson'sStroke
Vision and perception after brain injury
How traumatic brain injury and stroke affect seeing and making sense of what you see - and what recovery looks like.
Brain injuryStrokeVisual perception
What is multiple sclerosis?
A plain-language introduction to multiple sclerosis (MS): what happens in the nervous system, the common symptoms, the main patterns, and how rehab helps day to day.
Multiple sclerosisGeneral
Visual scanning after stroke
Simple strategies to re-train the eye and attention after stroke affects vision or spatial awareness - practical, do-it-at-home techniques.
StrokeVisual perceptionAttention
Apraxia of speech explained
When the brain struggles to plan the movements for speech - even though the muscles work. How apraxia differs from aphasia, and what helps.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
Dysarthria: strategies for clearer speech
Dysarthria is slurred or hard-to-understand speech from weak or poorly controlled muscles. Practical ways to be understood - for the speaker and the listener.
StrokeLanguage & speech
Script training for real-life conversations
Rehearsing short, personal 'scripts' - ordering coffee, answering the phone - until they become smooth and automatic. A practical aphasia technique.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
Word-finding: getting unstuck
Everyday techniques for the 'tip of the tongue' feeling in aphasia - practical ways to retrieve a word or get your meaning across when it won't come.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
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.
GeneralDementia
Supporting a child's development
How everyday play and responsive care help children build language, movement, and thinking skills - and when to seek advice.
Child developmentGeneralLanguage & speechMovement & motor
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.
GeneralOrientation & daily living
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.
General
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.
AphasiaStrokeLanguage & speech
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.
AphasiaStrokeLanguage & speech
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.
StrokeGeneralCalm & sensory
Spasticity and muscle tightness after stroke
Why muscles can become stiff or tight after stroke, and gentle strategies to manage it day to day.
StrokeMovement & motor
Regaining hand and arm function after stroke
Repetition, real tasks, and patience - how the hand and arm can improve with focused daily practice.
StrokeMovement & motor
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.
StrokeSocial & emotional
Types of aphasia
Fluent, non-fluent, and global aphasia - a simple guide to how language can be affected and what it means.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
Everyday communication tips for aphasia
Small changes to how we talk and listen can make conversations far easier for someone with aphasia.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
Using gestures, drawing, and props to communicate
When words are hard to find, other channels can carry the message. Practical multimodal communication ideas.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
Reading and writing practice at home
Gentle, meaningful ways to rebuild reading and writing after aphasia - using material that matters to you.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
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.
DementiaSocial & emotional
Sundowning: evening restlessness in dementia
Why some people become restless or confused later in the day, and gentle ways to ease it.
DementiaCalm & sensory
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.
DementiaSocial & emotionalCalm & sensory
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.
Brain injuryExecutive function
Managing headaches after brain injury
Headaches are common after TBI. Tracking triggers and gentle routines can reduce their impact.
Brain injuryCalm & sensory
Rebuilding attention and concentration after brain injury
Attention is often affected after TBI. Practical strategies and practice to help you focus for longer.
Brain injuryAttentionExecutive function
Sleep problems after brain injury
Sleep is often disrupted after TBI. Habits and routines that help restore restful sleep.
Brain injuryCalm & sensory
Understanding Parkinson's symptoms
Movement and non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's, and why they vary so much between people.
Parkinson'sMovement & motor
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.
Parkinson'sMovement & motor
Managing freezing of gait in Parkinson's
"Freezing" - feeling stuck when starting to walk or turning - and cueing tricks that can help you move.
Parkinson'sMovement & motor
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.
Parkinson'sLanguage & speech
Handwriting and fine-motor tips for Parkinson's
Small handwriting (micrographia) and fiddly tasks can be frustrating. Practical adaptations that help.
Parkinson'sMovement & motor
Speech and language milestones in children
A general guide to how communication develops, and when to consider seeking advice.
Child developmentLanguage & speech
Supporting a late talker
Everyday, play-based ways to encourage language in a child who is slower to start talking.
Child developmentLanguage & speech
Play ideas that build thinking skills
Simple, low-cost play that supports attention, memory, and problem-solving in young children.
Child developmentExecutive functionAttention
Building fine-motor skills in young children
Playful activities that strengthen little hands for drawing, dressing, and self-care.
Child developmentMovement & motor
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.
GeneralCalm & sensory
Hydration and the brain
Even mild dehydration can affect focus and energy. Easy ways to drink enough through the day.
General
Managing stress with breathing
Slow breathing is a simple, always-available tool to calm the body and mind. How and when to use it.
GeneralCalm & sensory
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.
GeneralAttentionMemory
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.
StrokeMovement & motor
Technology and apps for aphasia
How tablets, apps, and simple tech can support communication and practice for people with aphasia.
AphasiaLanguage & speech
Supporting conversation in a group
Group chats can be tough with aphasia. How everyone can help someone stay included.
AphasiaLanguage & speechSocial & emotional
Managing memory changes day to day
Practical external strategies - notes, routines, and cues - that reduce the load on memory.
DementiaMemoryOrientation & daily living
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.
StrokeVisual perceptionAttention
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

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Boost focus and memory day to day

Cognitive development across life

Cerebral palsy explained

Energy conservation and pacing

Healthy brain ageing

Hearing and communication in rehab

Living with a spinal cord injury

Managing MS fatigue

Occupational therapy for daily routines

Supporting children's thinking skills

Understanding epilepsy

Using sound cues for movement

Vision and perception after brain injury

What is multiple sclerosis?

Visual scanning after stroke

Apraxia of speech explained

Dysarthria: strategies for clearer speech

Script training for real-life conversations

Word-finding: getting unstuck

Complementary approaches: what may help

Living with Parkinson's day to day

Sleep and brain health

Supporting a child's development

Traumatic brain injury: the basics

What is a stroke?

Building a daily routine (and how to use this site)

Looking after yourself as a caregiver

Communication strategies for aphasia

Reducing the risk of cognitive decline

What is aphasia?

What is dementia?

Types of stroke, explained

The first weeks after a stroke

Preventing a second stroke

Managing fatigue after stroke

Spasticity and muscle tightness after stroke

Regaining hand and arm function after stroke

Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia): the basics

Emotional changes after stroke

Types of aphasia

Everyday communication tips for aphasia

Using gestures, drawing, and props to communicate

Reading and writing practice at home

Early signs of dementia

Communicating with someone with dementia

Creating a dementia-friendly home

Handling repetitive questions and behaviours

Sundowning: evening restlessness in dementia

Nutrition and hydration in dementia

Meaningful activities for dementia

Concussion recovery basics

Returning to work after brain injury

Managing headaches after brain injury

Rebuilding attention and concentration after brain injury

Sleep problems after brain injury

Understanding Parkinson's symptoms

Exercise for Parkinson's: where to start

Managing freezing of gait in Parkinson's

Speech and voice in Parkinson's

Handwriting and fine-motor tips for Parkinson's

Speech and language milestones in children

Supporting a late talker

Play ideas that build thinking skills

Building fine-motor skills in young children

Supporting attention and focus in children

Setting realistic rehab goals

Tracking progress without frustration

Managing frustration and low mood in recovery

Staying socially connected

Sleep habits for a healthier brain

Hydration and the brain

Managing stress with breathing

Fall prevention at home

Working well with your therapy team

Using games as therapy practice

Protecting the shoulder after stroke

Walking again after stroke

Technology and apps for aphasia

Supporting conversation in a group

Managing memory changes day to day

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