Did you know that dementia is not actually a disease, but rather a collection of symptoms? These symptoms come in many forms, and they vary from person to person. This is one of the reasons why dementia is so widespread – because it is hard to distinguish the...
Showering is a fundamental element of self-care. Taking a shower can make us feel refreshed, clean and put together – not to mention keep us healthy by removing bacteria from the surface of the skin. However, this means that showering can be one of the first...
Spanning nearly eight decades, Desert Island Discs has been called the greatest radio show of all time. We can’t think of many people who would disagree, but with such an extensive back catalogue (over 3,000 episodes have been aired since Roy Plomley’s inaugural...
Winter is here, and we all know what that means. Short days, long nights, miserable weather conditions and feeling chilly. On colder days, many of us feel tempted to crank up the temperature on the thermostat, but if you’re watching the pennies this isn’t always the...
The new year presents the promise of fresh starts and new beginnings. In fact, many of us look forward to this time of year after a month of indulgence, drinking too much and sleeping too little. It is tempting to use this motivation to set ourselves ambitious goals...
