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Population ageing: a global health crisis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Population ageing: a global health crisis?

...write about ageing in the United States we often say that the elderly are leading longer and healthier lives, but the conclusion that you and your co-authors seem to have reached in your recent article in Medical Care, when I read it, said that continued improvements in elderly health should not be taken for granted. Can you explain more about that and tell us what your...
The family at the centre of early learning
Education & Development

The family at the centre of early learning

...write a couple of sentences in the box below, about what strikes you about Viola’s learning experiences with her family. Comment Observations from the clip You probably noted that, outside nursery, Viola is involved in a wide range of learning experiences both with her parents and her grandparents. These activities involve play both indoors and outdoors, as well as...
Digital innovation in social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital innovation in social care and social work

...write up their views. Mind of My Own sends you a PDF of what they said. A young person can sign up to their own account on One App and use it anytime they want. It helps them structure their thoughts and say what they need to say. They get to choose who to send their views to so they are always in control. Get the Mind Of My Own apps, and open up new possibilities for...
Strategic planning for online learning
Education & Development

Strategic planning for online learning

...write, draw, create) two scenarios. In one you envisage your school responding positively to designing a differentiate learning experience for all pupils (the positive scenario); in the other you envisage your school failing to respond or responding in a negative way (the negative scenario). Scenario planning is an important tool for leaders and strategic thinkers...
Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families

...write down the most important details about your son or daughter. You need to leave in an emergency, and you’re leaving them with a complete stranger. What is the most important bits they need to know about your son or daughter now? And write that down. So you’d be surprised how much information you can get in just 5 minutes writing that information. And then spend...
Scottish courts and the law Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish courts and the law

...writing up procedural steps in each case and advising the sheriff on procedure. Other duties include tape recording the proceedings, safeguarding the tapes, and ensuring whenever possible that the court runs smoothly. The court officer is responsible for bringing people in and out of the courtroom. He brings pieces of evidence to witnesses and generally helps the...
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How is a scorpion going to help fight brain cancers?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How is a scorpion going to help fight brain cancers?

...writes Alex O'Brien...In 2004, Dr Richard Ellenbogen spent almost 20 hours operating on a 17-year-old girl with a brain tumour. He ended up leaving a big piece of the tumour behind, mistaking it for normal brain tissue. Less than a year after the surgery, the cancer hit back and the young girl died. The week the girl died, Ellenbogen presented the case at his team’s...
Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?
Languages

Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?

...write at least one of a handful of “super” languages, such as English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish or Arabic, as well. So to be monolingual, as many native English speakers are, is to be in the minority, and perhaps to be missing out. Multilingualism has been shown to have many social, psychological and lifestyle advantages. Moreover, researchers are finding a swathe of...