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“Mummy, What’s Wrong With Grandad?” Explaining Dementia To Children: A Guide

Children, especially those who are very young, thrive on routine and very quickly develop a sense of what is ‘normal’ for them and their family. Anything out of the ordinary can be confusing, unwelcome, and even frightening; and so when a beloved grandparent or other elderly family member is suddenly not ‘normal’, it can be…

What Are The Signs That Your Elderly Parents Need Help? And What Do You Do If They Refuse It?

What Are The Signs That Your Elderly Parents Need Help? And What Do You Do If They Refuse It?

There are fewer things scarier than getting older, but watching your parents get older is definitely one of them. After all, we have always known them as strong and independent; as our caregivers. They are the people we turn to when we are feeling scared, or worried, or in need of help. So what happens…

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What is Autism?

Autism and Asperger Syndrome are on the Autistic Spectrum, this is a developmental condition affecting the way the brain processes information and how a person communicates and relates to others. People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders have difficulties in three main areas within their lives; this is referred to as the ‘triad of impairments‘. The Triad…