We have just returned from a couple of days away in Queenstown, New Zealand. I thought I would share some of the things that we found useful. Firstly, we had originally planned to go on this trip in October 2024, but postponed it till now because of my pain and mobility issues stemming from myContinue reading “Tips for travelers”
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Speech Language Therapy and Parkinson’s – An interview
I had the privilege of interviewing Kirstie, a Speech Language Therapist that I had worked with as a colleague and also benefitted by her expertise as a patient. ‘Speechies’ as they are affectionately referred to by those of us that work or worked on the ward, do incredible work with patients. They truly can makeContinue reading “Speech Language Therapy and Parkinson’s – An interview”
Waiting at the ‘After Hours’
I had to take my husband into the 24 hour surgery – ‘After Hours’ – as he had some chest pains that needed checking out. All is well, but worth checking. Five hours later we were free to go home. A long wait and very boring, so I wrote this poem to help while awayContinue reading “Waiting at the ‘After Hours’”
An interview – A daughter and professional view
It was my privilege to interview Kimberley who has a Mum with Parkinson’s. Kimberley resides in Australia and her Mum in Canada, so she is in regular contact with family there. It was interesting to hear her comparison’s in relation to supports that would be available under the different country’s health schemes. Kimberley’s role asContinue reading “An interview – A daughter and professional view”
Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!
When you have a bunch of different health issues – ie. Comorbidities – it is sometimes difficult to know the cause of a new ache or pain and/or who to talk to about it! The risk of course is that we just shrug our shoulders and think it must be related to Parkinson’s when itContinue reading “Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!”
Perfection is over-rated and Should and Shouldisms
A previous Manager of mine on more than one occasion referred to me as a perfectionist. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is more important to me to know that I did the best that I could in that given moment. Because, moment to moment and day by day, things can change hugelyContinue reading “Perfection is over-rated and Should and Shouldisms”
Where is the little boy? A poem
I wrote this some time ago, but was reminded of it when talking about telling our stories.
Tell your story before it is lost – podcast
Here is a longer look at the topic of telling our stories. How many of us have regretted not asking more about our family history when we had the chance? Although for us, our lives might have seemed too ordinary for anyone to be interested in, for our children and grandchildren they may love toContinue reading “Tell your story before it is lost – podcast”
Hold onto hope … never say never!
In 2021 we moved into our new home together with this little lady and her sister Gidget. Unfortunately, at just two weeks in Milly got out and we have never seen her since. We did all the things you do, put notices in all the lost pets options online. Rang vets, walked for miles callingContinue reading “Hold onto hope … never say never!”
What makes an occasion special?
When asked if we were going to dinner for a special occasion, it got me thinking about what makes an occasion special. For me, the answer is always spending time with people I love. I also always say that I don’t remember any of the gifts I received for birthdays or Christmas over the yearsContinue reading “What makes an occasion special?”
My journey with Parkinsons 