If ever there is someone I make fun of on a regular basis, it is me! I rely on my sense of humour that I don’t offend myself and hopefully therefore do not offend anyone else. Today I realised, I am an old woman. So, I wrote a poem about it. As you do! OrContinue reading “I am the old woman – A poem”
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Parkinson’s Brave – A poem podcast
Just a wee poem that I wrote today about that special kind of brave ‘Parkinson’s brave’. I hope you enjoy it. Parkinson’s BraveIn this Parkinson’s life we all try to be braveBut there are times when we just have to caveCave into the thoughts, the worries, the fearsBut can’t do that too much, we’ll wasteContinue reading “Parkinson’s Brave – A poem podcast”
Being brave again… A podcast
Just some more thoughts on being brave. Sometimes it’s not so easy to be brave. Being brave can mean different things at different times. Check out the podcast for more. I’d love some comments on my blog posts and podcasts. I always like to hear if people enjoy my offerings. Here’s the podcast
Keeping up with language and meaning…
Even if we pride ourselves on being a good communicator, there can be a barrier to communication with those not of our era. Much as we might love each other, it can be difficult to understand due to use of words that are in the current time in which we find ourselves. Teenagers and childrenContinue reading “Keeping up with language and meaning…”
Don’t wrap me in cotton wool…
Even the most caring of people – who want to protect us – don’t always get it right. Neither do we. However, with a condition which will one day potentially take so much away from us, we need to be trusted to decide what is safe or not to do. This may take some negotiationContinue reading “Don’t wrap me in cotton wool…”
Boom and Bust…
Over the past 20+ years I have been with my husband, I have had many operations. Finger joint replacements – yes, that is possible – I didn’t know you could until I was offered it. This was because of my arthritis. Four fingers in total. A shoulder operation for a frozen shoulder. Full knee replacementContinue reading “Boom and Bust…”
To medicate or not to medicate that is the question…
If you are in the early stages of Parkies and even those a few years down the track, there seems to be a lot of variation in when or if people have commenced any sort of medication. This podcast talks about my choice which was to medicate immediately on the advice of my very experiencedContinue reading “To medicate or not to medicate that is the question…”
Let’s talk about memory, dementia and ski holidays
Memory takes many forms, from the mundane to the crucial – like remembering your meds – to those with an emotional overlay. My podcast is about that and so much more. I hope you will all soon be planning your ‘ski’ holidays…
Elder Abuse – CEO Greta Bond, Age Concern an interview
So, this week it has been my great privilege to interview Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern Canterbury. She is passionate about working with older people and she is a great subject to interview. There were some technical difficulties with the recording and my voice is not as clear as it should be, but theContinue reading “Elder Abuse – CEO Greta Bond, Age Concern an interview”
Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern
This was a delightful interview with Greta. She provided a wealth of information about the services available for seniors in our community, here in Christchurch. The interview was done remotely with Greta attending via her office and I was here in my office at home. I think Greta must have had the window open, asContinue reading “Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern”
My journey with Parkinsons 