I really am blessed with the family that I have here in Christchurch and of course the others further afield. I have been in a reflective mood today as I prepare myself for my operation on Monday, but that’s another story… My cousin and I have become really good friends since we moved closer toContinue reading “Feeling nostalgic and the ‘not so walk in wardrobe’”
Category Archives: self-care
Putting my house in order – Podcast
Heading into surgery on Monday 3/2 – and being very much a planner – I have looked at various things to put my house in order. They include: This podcast will give some detail of the information it is useful to have before going in for surgery. It may be helpful for you too, toContinue reading “Putting my house in order – Podcast”
When EPOA – Enduring Power of Attorney goes wrong – Podcast
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Louise Taylor, a well respected lawyer and friend about what happens when EPOA goes wrong. She is great to listen to and has a very engaging style while giving essential information about this important subject. It’s well worth a listen.
Be a legend in your own lunchtime! – Podcast
This was a saying in my family growing up. Sounds far less pretentious than aiming to be a lifetime legend. I have started interviewing some professional people for my podcast and they have valuable information to provide on ‘legal things’ like Wills and Enduring Powr of Attorney or Age Concern services and Elder abuse –Continue reading “Be a legend in your own lunchtime! – Podcast”
Anyone happy to be interviewed for my new podcast?
Hi, this is especially for those of my followers who have been with me on my journey with this blog and we have shared a lot together. That doesn’t preclude any new people. I have very few followers at the moment on the podcast, but hoping if I can get some good interviews that willContinue reading “Anyone happy to be interviewed for my new podcast?”
I’m a hugger, is this a Parkies thing?
I have always been a hugger for those I am close to, like my husband, my children and my grandchildren. I may have become even more so with the advent of Parkinson’s in my life. I wonder if those of you listening to this podcast have noticed an increased tendency to hug? I hope youContinue reading “I’m a hugger, is this a Parkies thing?”
A world of pain and uncertainty
How does anyone ‘do life’ if there is an almost total lack of certainty? Add to that a healthy dose of pain and – it seems – as I said to someone this morning ‘every pain medication known to mankind’ life feels a bit tough at the moment. That’s the understatement of the year, that’sContinue reading “A world of pain and uncertainty”
There are no experts in Parkinson’s – Oh, yes there are!
Let’s start this post with a little exercise. Go and look in the nearest mirror and what do you see? Do you see your tired eyes or your hair that needs cutting because you haven’t had time. Do you see all that you see as defects and that is maybe all you are accustomed toContinue reading “There are no experts in Parkinson’s – Oh, yes there are!”
Discussing the future – Podcast
The is an important topic and one which is never going to be easy. However, the way I wanted to handle it was to initiate the discussion early so that I could fully participate. My husband was reluctant to discuss at first as he felt it was far too early to do so. I originallyContinue reading “Discussing the future – Podcast”
Culling my friend list… Why?
I wrote recently about the importance of having a support network, of having friends and family that I could rely on. Also, the importance of finding people who we could rely on in times of need. Over the last few days, I have been thinking more about this topic. Sometimes I don’t know why theseContinue reading “Culling my friend list… Why?”
My journey with Parkinsons 