I notice many changes in the way I view life these days. Since Parkies has moved into my life it – and it’s effects – are not far from my thoughts. A Psychologist I work with said recently that my life should not be all about Parkinson’s. But, in a way it shapes my veryContinue reading “Working hard and creating a legacy for me…”
Category Archives: Looking to the future
Facing up to reality
Throughout this journey, I have tried to remain real and honest. That means for me that my Blog can sometimes be – if not negative – less positive than some of my posts. I have been in a room with other Parkies people and felt that my symptoms are minimal and under control by comparison.Continue reading “Facing up to reality”
Knowing (and accepting) when you need help!
I have always prided myself on my independence and have been loathe to accept help unless I really need it. In this latest chapter of my life journey, now more than ever I need to be more open to accepting help. As mentioned in my last post, I had a fall on 30/12 and injuredContinue reading “Knowing (and accepting) when you need help!”
Legally speaking
Let’s talk Enduring Power of Attorney! Many people do the ‘adult thing’ and get life insurance and do their Will for their wishes to be known when they are no longer here to voice them. But there is another scenario that comes up all the time in my work that people often don’t think of.Continue reading “Legally speaking”
Discussing the future
It is important to me, that I enjoy life here and now and don’t dwell on what might happen in the future too much. After all none of us have a crystal ball to predict what the future holds, with or without any kind of diagnosis. However, for me there was a conversation I feltContinue reading “Discussing the future”
To tell or not to tell that is the question!
One of the first discussions my husband and I had following my diagnosis, was how soon to tell people, especially at work. Being a very private person, his take was “you don’t have to rush into telling people”. I thought about this for a nano-second – yes, I can be very decisive when I wantContinue reading “To tell or not to tell that is the question!”
My journey with Parkinsons 