Walking tips
Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. Start your walking program gradually, increasing length and pace as you get used to it. These tips will help you prepare and get organised so that regular walking ... [... more]
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Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
The connection between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease is complex. Studies of the brains of people with Down syndrome reveal that, by the age of 40, almost all develop the brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. The brain ... [... more]
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Alcohol related brain impairment - behaviour
Carers, family and friends of people with ARBI can find themselves faced with a range of behaviours that cause problems. Some common behaviours include: There are a number of possible causes or reasons why people with ARBI may exhibit these types ... [... more]
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Muscular dystrophy - the face and shoulders
Facio-scapulo-humeral (FSH) muscular dystrophy is generally considered more benign (less serious) than other forms of muscular dystrophy. A feature of FSH is that it is usually asymmetrical. This means that some muscle groups on one side of the ... [... more]
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Carers - support available
As people age, it can become harder for them to look after themselves at home. To help them stay at home, they need help from the community and their family. This unpaid care and support role is usually taken on by partners, family or friends. A ... [... more]
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Acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury refers to any type of brain damage that happens after birth. Causes include disease, substance abuse, oxygen deprivation, infection or a blow to the head. Acquired brain injury is any damage to the brain that happens after ... [... more]
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Deafness - a range of causes
Deafness can range from mild to profound and is caused by many different events including injury, disease and genetic defects. One of the most common causes of deafness is exposure to loud noises. The ear is our organ of hearing. At around 20 ... [... more]
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Huntington's disease - diet issues
Huntington's disease (HD) is a severely debilitating inherited condition in which selective brain cell death results in a progressive loss of cognitive, physical and emotional function. Common complications include problems with eating and ... [... more]
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Auslan is a sign language
Sign languages are visual gestural languages. They rely on the use of space, movement and facial expression to express all the nuances, force and subtleties of any spoken language. Auslan is a sign language which evolved in Australia. It is ... [... more]
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Asperger syndrome
Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects how the brain works. It shapes a child's social, emotional and communication skills, and behaviours. Asperger syndrome is rarely recognised before the age of three. There is no cure, but ... [... more]
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Hearing loss - what to tell your colleagues
Communication at work can be difficult if you have a hearing loss - especially if your colleagues don't know what to do. It's a good idea to tell people which is the best way to talk with you. Communication at work can be difficult if you have a ... [... more]
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Immunisation and autism
A group of English researchers have claimed that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination can trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and, ultimately, autism in susceptible children. However, further studies undertaken around the world have ... [... more]
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