I am a person who is naturally a planner. I like to try to figure out what steps I need to take to achieve my goals. That worked well when in employment, but now I need to have a balance between being a planner and living for the moment. It is important to be preparedContinue reading ““Live for the moment, but plan for the future.””
Category Archives: Legal matters
Don’t stay with a bad partner
I wrote this poem a few days ago. I have been supporting someone who has left an abusive relationship and it made me think of my own second marriage which was abusive. For those of us with Parkinson’s, we are vulnerable enough under normal circumstances, but certainly being with someone who is abusive, whether itContinue reading “Don’t stay with a bad partner”
More legal stuff – Property Administrator vs Property Manager – What’s the difference – Podcast
I have been fortunate to be able to have another interview with Louise Taylor, Lawyer to talk about another aspect of law protecting those who are vulnerable. She is a very engaging person who has a wealth of knowledge and experience and imparts it with humour and down to earth examples to illustrate points. SheContinue reading “More legal stuff – Property Administrator vs Property Manager – What’s the difference – Podcast”
Anyone happy to be interviewed for my new podcast?
Hi, this is especially for those of my followers who have been with me on my journey with this blog and we have shared a lot together. That doesn’t preclude any new people. I have very few followers at the moment on the podcast, but hoping if I can get some good interviews that willContinue reading “Anyone happy to be interviewed for my new podcast?”
Legal Stuff – Enduring Powers of Attorney – Podcast
This is my first interview for my Podcast. It is with Louise Taylor who is a well-respected lawyer in Christchurch New Zealand. She has a wealth of knowledge in Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). There is also an interview with Louise in a Podcast relating to Wills. Please note that the information and advice givenContinue reading “Legal Stuff – Enduring Powers of Attorney – Podcast”
Legal Stuff – Wills – A Podcast
This is my first interview for my Podcast. It is with Louise Taylor who is a well-respected lawyer in Christchurch New Zealand. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Wills and also in Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). There is also a Podcast relating to Enduring Power of Attorney which I will loadContinue reading “Legal Stuff – Wills – A Podcast”
Legal stuff – Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
I have written in earlier blogs about both Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney and the importance of having these set up. When I worked as a Social Worker, I worked with many people who did not have either and this can cause significant difficulties for anyone in the event that they cannot act forContinue reading “Legal stuff – Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney”
Let’s talk about the future…
There are many things that as adults we need to consider at some point in the future. Especially, as we age it is important that those that love and support us know what our wishes are. This is not an easy thing to think about or talk about, but can be very important not justContinue reading “Let’s talk about the future…”
What happens if you don’t have an Enduring Power of Attorney?
I have spoken before on this Blog about the subject of Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)and its importance. I would like to focus this time on what might happen if you don’t have one or you do not have someone who can take on a role as EPOA. I know people who have had aContinue reading “What happens if you don’t have an Enduring Power of Attorney?”
From adversity comes strength…
We have now left my husband’s sister’s farm and have travelled to Goathland in Yorkshire. For anyone who doesn’t know, the village was the setting for a programme called “Heartbeat” We left this morning and we were going well and making good time and looking like getting to Goathland in good time. However, we wereContinue reading “From adversity comes strength…”
My journey with Parkinsons 