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  1. The Disconnected Mind

    intelligence test in a standardised way as part of the Scottish Mental Survey 1947. The intelligence test results for every child were recorded in ledgers. After the Survey, the ledgers were archived and all but ... started from in childhood. Ian Deary realised that the Scottish Mental Survey 1947 intelligence test results provided that baseline information – and are rare and valuable, because Scotland is the only country

  2. Mindfulness meditation

    regular practice, initially just a few minutes a day, after a week or 2, I was already seeing some results and the meditation gradually became easier. My practice took a huge boost from going on a week's ... and from then on I never looked back.' What concrete benefits have both of the meditators felt as a result of their practice? Christine says she feels 'calmer and more in control', it has 'put things in perspective'

  3. Behind the scenes of the Age UK Lottery TV Advert

    lovely Hugh Dennis of Outnumbered and Fleabag fame, plays the voice of Stanley. We love the finished result and hope you do too. Who knows what Stanley and Paddy will get up to on their next adventure?

  4. 7 reasons we need the Green Paper

    without the help they need. And with the NHS losing £500 a minute as unsatisfactory levels of home care result in an overreliance on hospital care, this situation is quickly reaching breaking point. The promise

  5. A DJ set with a difference

    round. James knows that Walter’s proud of his efforts. “He’s super happy with the result of raising nearly £500 for such a wonderful initiative,” James tells us. “And I

  6. New website promoting home safety

    accident or injury at home can be a traumatic and life-changing experience and in some cases it can result in loss of life. According to the new RoSPA national strategy , the highest rates of accidents among

  7. New coalition to build homes that work for everyone

    evidence that shows reform would be relatively inexpensive  — and but at the same time could result in major savings for the NHS and social care system. The HoME campaign launched at a critical time

  8. Keith's story: writing with dementia

    Then I had another fall and went back to the doctor, and he sent me for a brain scan. When the results of the scan were available he said, "Well the good news is, it isn't a brain tumour." That was the ... get worse. But with hindsight, the people doing the assessments should have been able to use the results to identify where I was still doing OK, and give me strategies to deal with where I was struggling

  9. 'Care deserts' mean older people aren’t getting the care they need

    and the absence of determined Government action to ensure the right workforce is in place. "The end result is laid bare by the authors – the emergence of care deserts and a deeply worrying lack of nursing

  10. Making the most of it - experiences of wellbeing in later life

    services and support available. Some other key findings include: Facing multiple challenges that result in any degree of social isolation can bring about a marked decline in wellbeing and a feeling of

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