It was my privilege to interview Kimberley who has a Mum with Parkinson’s. Kimberley resides in Australia and her Mum in Canada, so she is in regular contact with family there. It was interesting to hear her comparison’s in relation to supports that would be available under the different country’s health schemes.
Kimberley’s role as a health professional gives her the opportunity to see her Mother’s situation through both a professional and personal lens. She did, however, acknowledge that – as I will attest to myself – working with family can be a challenge as we will always be ‘the daughter’ or ‘son’ first with our parents. Being the youngest and only daughter in our family, I know I had to enlist the help of my oldest brother at times when trying to aid my own Mother.
I always enjoy interviewing, even if technical aspects can be a challenge at times, but the important thing for me is to give people the opportunity to be heard and to tell their stories.
Apologies, interview removed as to be redone as quality was not up to standard. To be redone in mext few weeks.
My journey with Parkinsons 