Even the most caring of people – who want to protect us – don’t always get it right. Neither do we. However, with a condition which will one day potentially take so much away from us, we need to be trusted to decide what is safe or not to do. This may take some negotiationContinue reading “Don’t wrap me in cotton wool…”
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Boom and Bust…
Over the past 20+ years I have been with my husband, I have had many operations. Finger joint replacements – yes, that is possible – I didn’t know you could until I was offered it. This was because of my arthritis. Four fingers in total. A shoulder operation for a frozen shoulder. Full knee replacementContinue reading “Boom and Bust…”
To medicate or not to medicate that is the question…
If you are in the early stages of Parkies and even those a few years down the track, there seems to be a lot of variation in when or if people have commenced any sort of medication. This podcast talks about my choice which was to medicate immediately on the advice of my very experiencedContinue reading “To medicate or not to medicate that is the question…”
Let’s talk about memory, dementia and ski holidays
Memory takes many forms, from the mundane to the crucial – like remembering your meds – to those with an emotional overlay. My podcast is about that and so much more. I hope you will all soon be planning your ‘ski’ holidays…
Let’s talk about memory
Memory is a funny thing. If we are talking about remembering what to buy at the supermarket, that’s one kind of memory. If – as it is for me – being in the supermarket reminds me of going there a few months back and putting googly eyes on packaging with my granddaughters. I had purchasedContinue reading “Let’s talk about memory”
A quote from interview with Greta Bond re ageing
Just a wee taster of my interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern. Her entire focus is on the aged and she speaks with eloquence and respect on supporting those over 65.
Some thoughts on ageing
Having interviewed Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern twice now, I can’t help but think of the various aspects of ageism and how it can affect us. By us, I mean people with grey hair and obviously on the wrong side of 50. It is difficult to judge how old a person is and tryingContinue reading “Some thoughts on ageing”
Elder Abuse – CEO Greta Bond, Age Concern an interview
So, this week it has been my great privilege to interview Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern Canterbury. She is passionate about working with older people and she is a great subject to interview. There were some technical difficulties with the recording and my voice is not as clear as it should be, but theContinue reading “Elder Abuse – CEO Greta Bond, Age Concern an interview”
Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern
This was a delightful interview with Greta. She provided a wealth of information about the services available for seniors in our community, here in Christchurch. The interview was done remotely with Greta attending via her office and I was here in my office at home. I think Greta must have had the window open, asContinue reading “Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern”
A health stocktake
From time to time, I check in with myself to see if I have noticed any new symptoms, aches, pains or ‘funny stuff’ going on with my body. Did that this morning and have written a podcast about it which I will put below. Things I have noticed though So, below is the link toContinue reading “A health stocktake”
My journey with Parkinsons 