Since posting yesterday I have had a reasonable sleep and feel a bit better for it. Also, one of my long term followers talked a lot of sense in a comment about how I was doing a lot out of the ordinary and therefore it’s not surprising I have not been at my best. IContinue reading “Today will be a better day”
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Having a bit of a day…
Currently, my husband and I are in Queenstown having a short break for a few days. Things have been going well and this has been a trip that we had postponed from October last year due to my back issues. I brought my walking stick with me and also my walking poles in case IContinue reading “Having a bit of a day…”
A weighty problem…
I freely admit that I have put on a lot of weight in the last 2-3 years. A lot of it is because first I had a very painful knee and needed a knee replacement and then I no sooner recovered from that, and I had a new pain to contend with. This time theContinue reading “A weighty problem…”
Comorbidities Confusion
As I sit and write this particular post, I am aware that this is a topic that I have referred to previously. However, in starting this blog nearly five years ago now and with over 600 entries, I would be hard pressed to find a new topic every time. My husband and I often remarkContinue reading “Comorbidities Confusion”
Speech Language Therapy and Parkinson’s – An interview
I had the privilege of interviewing Kirstie, a Speech Language Therapist that I had worked with as a colleague and also benefitted by her expertise as a patient. ‘Speechies’ as they are affectionately referred to by those of us that work or worked on the ward, do incredible work with patients. They truly can makeContinue reading “Speech Language Therapy and Parkinson’s – An interview”
A delightful way to start my day…
Last night I ordered a product online. I sent the usual order away and anticipated nothing more than perhaps a simple acknowledgement of receipt of my order. I awoke this morning to one of the most delightful emails I have every received. It certainly is the most delightful response to placing an order for aContinue reading “A delightful way to start my day…”
Far from glamorous nails!!
Well, let’s just chalk one up to add to Sue’s unwise choices in purchasing products online. Usually, I am pretty good, but I bought this nail kit that was supposed to be quick and easy and it proved to be anything but. I already had one type of home kit which I hadn’t used inContinue reading “Far from glamorous nails!!”
Waiting at the ‘After Hours’
I had to take my husband into the 24 hour surgery – ‘After Hours’ – as he had some chest pains that needed checking out. All is well, but worth checking. Five hours later we were free to go home. A long wait and very boring, so I wrote this poem to help while awayContinue reading “Waiting at the ‘After Hours’”
An interview – A daughter and professional view
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 asContinue reading “An interview – A daughter and professional view”
Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!
When you have a bunch of different health issues – ie. Comorbidities – it is sometimes difficult to know the cause of a new ache or pain and/or who to talk to about it! The risk of course is that we just shrug our shoulders and think it must be related to Parkinson’s when itContinue reading “Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!”
My journey with Parkinsons 