Today I was watching one of the series I follow on Netflix. I don’t know what I would do without Netflix and other streaming services, especially when I have been recovering from one of yet another surgeries. When you are immobile or have limited and painful mobility, any distraction that doesn’t hurt is invaluable! Anyway,Continue reading “It is better to know”
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Subtle changes
I have gradually become aware that I am going through some subtle changes with my Parkinson’s. In another recent post I talked about how some of my workmates have gently told me that they are noticing some cognitive changes. Apparently, they have noticed that I can sometimes be forgetful or am repetitive in my speech.Continue reading “Subtle changes”
www. The World Wide Web… isn’t it wonderful!
For interests’ sake I decided to have a wee peek at what countries people were based in that have been looking at my Blog. My Followers are from the following countries: USA, Canada, NZ, UK, Australia, China, Pakistan, France, Romania, Germany, Singapore, Finland, Turkey, Bahamas, Switzerland, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Ireland, France, Brazil, SriContinue reading “www. The World Wide Web… isn’t it wonderful!”
Adjusting meds in different time zones is a challenge!
We have now left the UK and have arrived in Singapore for a few days. Being in a different time zone, it makes it difficult to keep to my ‘morning, lunch and dinner routine. Leaving from the UK I took my lunchtime meds at lunch in London. We flew at about 9pm and had dinnerContinue reading “Adjusting meds in different time zones is a challenge!”
Parkies promotes poetry…
I was reading a post on the Parkies FB page that I follow and to my surprise the following statement was made: “It is a well known fact that Parkinson’s brings out the creativity in PWP’s. It is one of the few gifts that we get from this unwelcome guest. For those who haven’t triedContinue reading “Parkies promotes poetry…”
Research participation
Well, this morning I had my first online interview for the research I have just embarked on which is ‘NZ Parkinson’s Environment and Genes Study (NZ PEGS). I must say I was rather nervous about it. They did some follow-up questions regarding the online questionnaires that I filled in and clarified some of my answers.Continue reading “Research participation”
Research Participation… stretching my memory!
I have just signed up to participate in a research programme about Environment and Genes. To start I have had to complete several surveys on a number of topics. It certainly is very thorough! The detail of the information they seek is huge and have really stretched me at times. One of the first thingsContinue reading “Research Participation… stretching my memory!”
My journey with Parkinsons 