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Dysarthria Awareness Day

Dysarthria Awareness Day – Let’s Talk About Communication

What Is Dysarthria? Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder. It happens when the muscles used for speaking – such as the lips, tongue, or vocal cords – are weakened or hard to control. This can make someone’s speech sound slurred, quiet, slow, or difficult to understand. The cause is neurological, often linked to conditions such […]

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The benefits of walking for your health

Health benefits of walking

Throughout the month of February, we are encouraging everyone across our community to participate in the Dementia UK challenges.   Every year, we try and support Dementia UK by setting a community challenge to walk as many steps as possible. This year, we’ve got three challenges available to take part in:   Challenge one: 1km per day- […]

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The Importance of Hydration & Nutrition for Older Adults

The Importance of Hydration & Nutrition for Older Adults

With ageing comes changes and challenges we have to face, one being nutritional needs.  Nutrition and hydration are crucial to maintain energy levels, support bodily functions, and enhance the quality of life. A balanced diet provides the necessary nutrients needed for the body’s daily functions and helps prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, […]

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