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The great outdoors
We all know the importance of exercise, but what we may not be aware of are the increased benefits of…
Keeping your mind active
Studies have shown that adopting good health habits can prevent cognitive decline and further reduce the risk of dementia. Some…
What is Usher Syndrome?
Usher Syndrome is a genetic, inherited condition which causes hearing loss, sight loss and in some cases, poor balance. The…
Concentration fatigue
In her latest blog, Deaf advocate and Deafblind UK Outreach Officer Louise Goldsmith finds out more about concentration fatigue and…
My week of digi-breaks
Deafblind UK blogger Emma Devine is taking part in our digi-break challenge and has started taking daily screen breaks. Read…
Have you tried online learning?
With more time spent in the home, we’re turning our attention to learning a new skill. Some people are cooking…
Staying safe online
As the world continues to stay home to stay safe, more and more of us are going online. Unfortunately, cyber-attacks…
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is generally described as ‘paying attention in a particular way, in the present moment and non-judgementally’. It’s very easy…
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Affecting up to 100,000 people in the UK, Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) causes vivid hallucinations as a result of severe…
Accessible entertainment
While the majority of television nowadays has subtitles and audio description available at the press of the remote, sometimes these…
Equipment review: Audio books
Books are a great way to stay entertained, relax and learn. But how can you enjoy reading when you are…
The advantages of on-screen learning
We are all using screens more now than ever, which can have a negative impact on our eyes and ears….