Louise Newby provides insights on the challenges of neurodiverse conditions including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD and autism – and how to improve our working environment for neurodiverse people.
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Understanding Alzheimer's disease
Jane Nickels, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK discusses dementia with a focus on Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour, and social skills, affecting a person’s ability to function. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging.
We take a look at the early signs of the disease, its impact on individuals and their families’ lives, the help and support available, whether some symptoms can be delayed or avoided, and who is more prone to getting it.
Living with pain: from fighting to flourishing
Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness, a car accident and unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive and reassuring talk, she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing and miserable. She shares easy-to follow breathing techniques and powerful mindfulness meditations teach you how to live in the present moment.
Wim Hof breathing method
*Warning: please only take part in this activity if you are able. Stop taking part if you experience any dizziness, sickness or ringing in your ears*
The Wim Hof Method is scientifically proven to reduce inflammation in the body caused by stress. In this session, Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, provides a fully guided Wim Hof Method Breathing Session which you can incorporate into your daily life.