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Being Social…

Every now and again I find myself reviewing how life is going and why. This is one of those times. We have had an eventful four years – come 15/12/24 – and lots of positive things happening. One of the most positive things is moving to North Canterbury and buying our lovely house here. ThereContinue reading “Being Social…”

A word with my GP

As a follow-up from a previous post about my lack of contact with my Neurologist, I thought I would make a comment and update where I am now. So, my husband and I went to the Doctor yesterday, so I could talk to him about a number of things which may be Parkies related andContinue reading “A word with my GP”

A ‘wee’ bit of feedback

Every now and again when I am writing this blog, I make a comment or tell a story about something that has happened or is happening in my life which seems to generate a lot of feedback and discussion. A recent post I made about continence has been one of those. When I had postedContinue reading “A ‘wee’ bit of feedback”

Fighting for my rights – being my own advocate!

I have mentioned recently that I have been trying to get an appointment with my Neurologist, with no effect thus far. I will have been diagnosed four years ago on 15/12/20 and at the time of diagnosis, I was told that I would see my Neurologist annually. However, I have not had an appointment withContinue reading “Fighting for my rights – being my own advocate!”

Let’s get a ‘wee’ bit personal…

Even when you are a bit of an open book, as I try to be in this blog, there are some things that are more difficult to talk about. I find it interesting too – as a side note – that when I sit in front of a doctor – others of you may identifyContinue reading “Let’s get a ‘wee’ bit personal…”

Off my game… does that mean?

So today I went to play bowls as I have been doing for a few months now. Tuesdays and Saturdays and it’s a great way to get exercise and socialise with others and have a good afternoon out. It is interesting to note that on Tuesday when I played I had two really good games.Continue reading “Off my game… does that mean?”

Substitutes, swaps and changes

I was thinking today about how we all have our own way of doing things, particularly when it comes to cooking a meal or baking. From my experience in my own family, there are those that have to follow a recipe to the letter and if they don’t have all the ingredients then they eitherContinue reading “Substitutes, swaps and changes”

Is it tiredness or something more…

We are currently in Wellington with soon and daughter in law and their three busy boys. I got up at 5am as I couldn’t get back to sleep. Throughout the day I noticed that I had trouble finding words and some big pauses while I tried to find the words. Did I detect a look,Continue reading “Is it tiredness or something more…”

‘Excuse me’ – such lovely manners

It is always good to see and hear when your children have taken on board some of the ways of parenting that you used with them. It is a great compliment and reassures me that despite my often-having feelings of inadequacy, that I must have done something right! My daughter’s three girls are the grandiesContinue reading “‘Excuse me’ – such lovely manners”

Be your own best advocate…

For years I worked as a Social Worker and I often had to advocate for my patients and their families in various circumstances. When people find themselves needing significant health support and hospitalisation, they can feel that they have very little choice. It has always been important in my eyes to advocate for the choicesContinue reading “Be your own best advocate…”