Today (1 October 2020) is officially International Day of Older Persons. This is a day recognised by the United Nations (UN) that aims to highlight the health needs of our older generations. The UN ...
Discussion in Coffee lounge - 1 Oct 2020
Hello I’ve just joined this community and I’m hoping to discuss ageing and Cerebral Palsy. As an adult I feel support and information for people with Cerebral Palsy as they get older is lacking. I’ve ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 2 Mar 2021
I would be very interested to hear from people with CP in the older age group. I sometimes have big dips in confidence and feel a bit depressed but also feel I should have things sorted by now. My ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 21 Jun 2016
Hi all, I have only just joined the forum but have been a long time lurker on various threads. I am 23 [M] with cerebral palsy (mild spastic diplegia affecting mainly my right leg). I am fully ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 5 Jun 2021
i wanna know does cp effect u guys wen ur aging
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 5 Nov 2014
I am almost 70 and have had CP from birth.The older I get the less control I.have over my muscles. Is this normal? Is there anything that helps?
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 3 Apr 2018
Hello, I will be turning 50 this year, I know we all slow down as we age, but the older I get, the more my cp (spastic diaplegia) is impacting on my life. I'm glad I've finally logged on! I've ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 24 Jan 2022
Kevin Paterson at Glasgow university is doing a study on CP & aging. Your symptoms sound like there is something else going on,but don't forget your synapses deeteriorate with age. I've certainly had ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 3 Oct 2017
Hello I have a mild cerebral palsy and I am noticing that it started to get worst, especially after I turned 40. It seems like simple walking takes now so much energy, I feel exhausted. And constant ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 12 Jun 2024
Hi I'm hoping someone may be able to help I'm trying to locate the original CP and Ageing factsheet that Scope originally produced that was specifically for people. I'm wanting to find that factsheet ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 23 Feb 2018
