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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!”

How do you describe a feeling?

I was talking to my husband yesterday and asked him this question. “Have you ever had that feeling when you hear something pleasurable or see something pleasurable and you get a sort of tingling sensation?” He said, “No, but I have songs that I hear that bring back nice memories for me!” I then wentContinue reading “How do you describe a feeling?”

Perfection is over-rated and Should and Shouldisms

A previous Manager of mine on more than one occasion referred to me as a perfectionist. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is more important to me to know that I did the best that I could in that given moment. Because, moment to moment and day by day, things can change hugelyContinue reading “Perfection is over-rated and Should and Shouldisms”

Where is the little boy? A poem

I wrote this some time ago, but was reminded of it when talking about telling our stories.

Tell your story before it is lost – podcast

Here is a longer look at the topic of telling our stories. How many of us have regretted not asking more about our family history when we had the chance? Although for us, our lives might have seemed too ordinary for anyone to be interested in, for our children and grandchildren they may love toContinue reading “Tell your story before it is lost – podcast”