There is nothing quite like experiencing something for yourself first-hand to open your eyes to the challenges of having a disability. Post operatively I am doing well and currently mobilising with two crutches. I will admit that my mobilising is slow, but that’s just the way it is for a while till my recovery continues. Yesterday,Continue reading “Have I become invisible?”
Category Archives: Other people’s attitudes
Parkinson’s fear and shame…
I have started listening to a Podcast today titled “Fear and Shame in Parkinson’s”. They had a panel of people with Parkinson’s talking about the topic and what it means to them. I have to say, it is very easy to see the fear part of the Podcast topic. Let’s face it, if you focusContinue reading “Parkinson’s fear and shame…”
Learning my limits …
Well, it is just over a week since I had my knee replacement surgery. I was told that it was one of the biggest and most painful operations you could have. However, I seem to have been managing well and the pain has not seemed too bad. The problem is, I think, that you canContinue reading “Learning my limits …”
Rehab – now I get it!
After having my operation on Wednesday I have stayed on the Ward for three nights. From the day after surgery I was told to get up and moving. I was also told to try and balance getting my body moving again and taking rests when needed. My time in hospital has brought that theory intoContinue reading “Rehab – now I get it!”
What age is elderly?
I remember through the years hearing people in their 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s saying that they don’t feel as old as they are. That in their hearts they still feel the same as when they were younger. As a younger person that seemed hard to understand when standing – or sitting – in frontContinue reading “What age is elderly?”
Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?
At this time of year as we head into Christmas my thoughts have turned to family. Not just my family but others too. Often there is an assumption as Christmas comes into view round the corner that everyone will have a happy day on Christmas Day. For those of us who have lost someone closeContinue reading “Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?”
Through others’ eyes…
For some reason when I am going about my daily life, I have words and sometimes quotes just pop into my head. I don’t know why, but that’s just the way it is. The same with my poems. I often have a poem start to form in my head just randomly and I have toContinue reading “Through others’ eyes…”
Update re infection risk concerns….
I am feeling so supported at my work today. I had a meeting with my boss and explained the situation to her about my concerns re infection risk. She listened and was very supportive and agreed I need to minimise risk especially leading up to my operation. I have asked if I can arrange withContinue reading “Update re infection risk concerns….”
Am I over-reacting?
As those of you who follow this Blog regularly will know, I am still working and hope to do so for at least two more years. I also have a number of health issues. One of course is Parkinson’s and one of the others is arthritis which is becoming quite difficult to manage. I amContinue reading “Am I over-reacting?”
Giving to others….
I suppose I have always wanted to help other people through my life, but my training and experiences as a Social Worker, have made this even more important to me. As I often say to people who have similar natures and find themselves in need of support, it is often the ‘givers’ who struggle withContinue reading “Giving to others….”
My journey with Parkinsons 