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17May

Dementia and Music: Changing How We Care

Music As Therapy International

care, dementia, health, music, society

Mind

Only a small number of people with dementia have access to music therapy, but it can have a hugely beneficial effect on them
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30Jan

The Invisible Ones: Caring for a Loved One with Cancer

Sophie Sabbage

cancer, care, illness, marriage, relationships

Relationships

Author of The Cancer Whisperer, Sophie Sabbage writes in praise of the partners of people who have cancer who have to cope with huge and terrifying changes in their own lives
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11Nov

Suddenly I am an Everyday Carer

Rachel James

care, family, health, illness

Relationships

Rachel James's daughter Emily suffered a severe spinal injury that means Rachel is now an everyday carer for her adult child. She has written a book to help others in her situation
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31Oct

The Reality of Leaving Care

Element

care, children, home, society, teenagers

Mind

Leaving care comes as a harsh shock to many young people, who are largely left to support themselves. Element is a social entreprise that supports care leavers' emotional wellbeing
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12Jul

Autism and Learning Disabilities: What’s the Difference?

Kate Baldry

autism, care, children, education

Therapists

Many people misunderstand autism and learning difficulties; they do not always appear together explains clinical psychologist Dr Kate Baldry
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26Jan

My Child has Autism - Who do I Turn to for Help?

Philippa Boulter

care, education, family, father, mother, parenting, therapy

Therapists

Children and young people with autism often exhibit common traits; but it's important to remember each child with autism is different, says therapist Philippa Boulter.
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30Jun

Mindfulness and Parenting

Anna Black

care, family, love, men, mindfulness, wellbeing, women

Relationships

In this extract from Anna Black's 'The Little Pocketbook of Mindfulness', learn some mindfulness techniques to improve your response to stressful parenting situations.
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11Jun

Yogathon 4 Alzheimer's

Ingrid Stone

care, dementia, society, wellbeing, yoga

Mind

Ingrid Stone has organised Yogathon 4 Alzheimer's, an inclusive yoga event to raise awareness of research into Alzheimer's disease, running in London and Liverpool this year
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04Jun

5 Self-Esteem Boosts for Stay-at-Home Mums

Harriet Frew

care, family, home, love, self, wellbeing

Therapists

Therapist Harriet Frew offers 5 self-esteem boosting tips for stay-at-home mums, for when being at home with your children is getting you down.
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23May

Dementia Awareness Week 2015: Trust in Your Local Library

Debbie Hicks

care, dementia, elderly, family, love, society

Mind

Debbie Hicks, director of The Reading Agency, explains how their scheme Reading Well Books on Prescription supports people with dementia, their carers and family members.
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