You likely have a brain, but often it’s an organ we don’t really think about. Of course the major pandemic right now is Alzheimer’s (read more on how to help someone with dementia). One thing that is known is that your brain shrinks when you are dehydrated, so obviously up your water intake. But today…
mental health
grieving the death of a father or mother
Grieving the Death of a Father is a book that looks at the unique ways we need to learn how to cope, when losing someone close to us. Know that if someone is struggling to cope and can’t afford private counselling, they can receive free grief counselling from Cruse. Also read on how to cope with companion…
a search for nearby nature and wildness
Local: A Search for Nearby Nature & Wildness is a beautiful ode to slowing down, and appreciating time spent in nature. Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, this book is by adventurer Alastair, who decides after years of travelling around the world, decides to explore the small map around his own local home….
simple ideas to help someone with dementia
Pine Brook Studio Dementia is a family of diseases (Alzheimer’s is the most common), and not part of normal ageing. We all get a bit more scatty with age, but dementia literally kills off brain cells. It’s a progressive incurable disease that means eventually means patients become totally incapacitated. Also many have have paranoia, some…