Tonight I have been looking around at other Blogs about Parkinson’s and amongst them found some Podcasts titled ‘When life gives you Parkinson’s’. I listened to one on the subject of Carers or Caregivers and how the person with Parkinson’s and their wife feel about the label of ‘Carer’. I found myself reflecting on thisContinue reading “‘Partners in Parkinson’s’… and ‘Family Systems Theory’”
Category Archives: Looking to the future
More than my fair share…
I have said before now that Parkies is not the only health issue that I have. I have arthritis in my hands and beginning in my knees and also in my back. I have had to have four operations to put in artificial finger joints because of my arthritis. I also have a hiatus herniaContinue reading “More than my fair share…”
How do I ‘do life’ and not focus on Parkinson’s?
I try my best to be positive and to do as many things as I can to give me the best chance of a good life as someone with Parkinson’s. A Psychologist I work with once said to me that I shouldn’t make my life all about Parkinson’s. Easy for her to say, but difficultContinue reading “How do I ‘do life’ and not focus on Parkinson’s?”
Group Fitness – So unlike me!
I have been trying for some time to work out what works for me in the way of exercise. I have started at the local gym and am happy to go there 2-3 days per week, depending on my work, my life and general commitments. At least 2 days should be achievable. Tonight I decidedContinue reading “Group Fitness – So unlike me!”
Milestones and Memories…
So, here it is Monday evening recovering from a busy weekend with my family in Wellington. I say ‘recovering’ because we had such a busy time, I was exhausted at work today. However, I wouldn’t change it for the world. I have a son and a daughter who have blessed me with three grandchildren each.Continue reading “Milestones and Memories…”
Self care vs Finances…
One thing I have always tried to do for myself is to practice good ‘self care’. For me this means having regular small breaks throughout the year, as I work in a very stressful job. I currently work four days a week, Monday to Thursday and so have Fridays off. So, all I usually doContinue reading “Self care vs Finances…”
If only we had a crystal ball…
Life would be so much easier perhaps if we knew what to expect, but none of us has a crystal ball to be able to see what our future holds. Perhaps that is for the best. Today, I had a discussion with someone I have worked with for a few years now and who isContinue reading “If only we had a crystal ball…”
Exercise and commitment, sometimes it’s all a bit much!
So, I came home from work today and started to look at what exercise options I need to get into. As I have said on many occasions ‘exercise is medicine’. But tonight that medicine feels hard to swallow. The responsibility for giving me the best future for the longest time, feels like it doesn’t belongContinue reading “Exercise and commitment, sometimes it’s all a bit much!”
Exercise increasing…
So, tonight I went to the gym as well as last night, as I have a busy week this week and couldn’t go on my usual nights which will be mainly on a Monday and Thursday. One thing I have learned from this, is that I need a recovery day in between. I didn’t doContinue reading “Exercise increasing…”
20 years…
In exactly a week it will be 20 years since my husband arrived from England and we met for the first time. We met on an internet site and I often say he is the best bit of internet shopping I ever did. So for 20 years we have had our ups and downs inContinue reading “20 years…”
My journey with Parkinsons 