I had the privilege a couple of days ago to interview for my podcast “Parkies Patter – a chat about all things Parkinson’s” a lovely couple called David and Clare. David is the person with the condition and has some challenges with his speech, but was able to contribute as and when he was able.Continue reading “Parkinson’s and work and living with Parkinson’s”
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Is lefty doing their job?
This thing that afflicts us, this Parkinson’s in all its forms is as individual as we are all individuals. We all experience some similarities, but the variation between people with the same condition can be vast. One thing that is quite intriguing is the way that Parkinson’s usually starts out on only one side ofContinue reading “Is lefty doing their job?”
Forgetting words – is helping, helping? Or is it hindering?
This is probably a hard one to comment on for most of us. I know there are times when I am trying to tell my husband something and I lose the word, or the direction I was heading in. I often sit and shake my head and say that I have no idea what theContinue reading “Forgetting words – is helping, helping? Or is it hindering?”
Pride goes before a fall… What does that even mean?!?
The saying “Pride goes before a fall” is such a negative outlook on life as far as I am concerned. Giving it this sort of negative attention baffles me. How many times in my life have I felt pride? Pride for something I have done? Something my children have done or my husband? or anyContinue reading “Pride goes before a fall… What does that even mean?!?”
Have you seen/heard my podcasts?
You might be interested in some of my earlier podcasts on “My Journey with Parkinson’s” and my most recent venture which is interviewing people with Parkinson’s and their partners about what Parkinson’s means for them. I will add some links below, if you would like to have a look. Just a sampling of the contentContinue reading “Have you seen/heard my podcasts?”
Checking in… how am I doing?
Every now and again, I feel the need to check in with myself and see if I have noticed any changes in my presentation. Because Parkies is a condition that has many facets to it, there may be aspects that I am not fully aware of, but others who know me do. That is theContinue reading “Checking in… how am I doing?”
“By eck, by gum would you Adam and Eve it!”
Pretty random huh! I have been thinking today about the difference our culture can make for us. Also, about the definition of culture. Often culture is seen as part of your ethnicity and that can be true. But, it is also about the experiences and influences that you grew up with and your family culture.Continue reading ““By eck, by gum would you Adam and Eve it!””
An interview with Clair and David
As well as this blog, I also produce two podcasts. One is “My journey with Parkinson’s” and the other “Parkies Patter – a chat about all things Parkinson’s”. The first podcast is similar to this blog, but with more detail and information included. There are a number of topics explored in the podcast and itContinue reading “An interview with Clair and David”
The evolution of Christmas
Every year it seems that Christmas rolls around sooner and one minute it is months away and the next I find myself having to organise the family Christmas. This is a relatively easy task when you are the Mum and you have small children and the organisation is pretty much in your hands. The childrenContinue reading “The evolution of Christmas”
The truth will set you free…
I am a 64 year old woman with Parkinson’s, married to my third husband and very happily so. My first husband was the father of my three children and we separated and ultimately divorced when they were all quite young. We had some challenging years ahead of us, some ill feeling on both sides whichContinue reading “The truth will set you free…”
My journey with Parkinsons 