What is ‘Couch to 5k?’

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Couch to 5K is a 9 week programme designed to get you from the couch to running 5k (roughly 3 miles). The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.

Dementia Assessments for Deaf people

Dementia-Assessments

Emma Ferguson-Coleman is a researcher in the University of Manchester researching ‘Deaf people with dementia’. Emma discusses the need for BSL assessments for Dementia, and how we can support a Deaf person living with Dementia in the Deaf community.

How to get a good night’s sleep

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Did you know that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your well-being? Sleep Scotland advise that keeping a good consistent routine, being active during the day, and having a good transition between being active and being passive are all great ways to achieve a healthy night’s sleep.

Risk Factors for Dementia

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Hello, Lucy here from the BDA Scotland. I want to talk about risk factors today. Maybe one of your parents has been diagnosed with dementia and you are wondering whether this can be passed on genetically. Dementia is very rarely passed on genetically.