I was having a chat to a friend of mine today and the subject of retirement came up. Another friend joined in and we had a good discussion about how we all know people who have worked hard all their lives and who had plans for travelling once retired. All too often the dream ofContinue reading “Don’t wait till you retire…”
Category Archives: self-care
Sharing Easter with our Grandson
This weekend our grandson had a very big adventure flying down from Wellington to stay in Christchurch with us for Easter weekend. He was an ‘unaccompanied minor’ and was looked after by air crew. We were waiting for him at the airport and were greeted by a very happy young boy with a hug andContinue reading “Sharing Easter with our Grandson”
I’m getting very competitive!
I am trying very hard to have a balanced approach to my Parkinson’s management. I will admit there are areas where I am not so good and the main one is voice practice. I have tried to combine it with riding my Assault Bike, so that I exercise my voice and my body at theContinue reading “I’m getting very competitive!”
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”
To tell or not to tell… Why, Who, What, Not and Where… Or you could ask!
Big heading tonight! I am sure there are many differing opinions on the topic of telling those in our lives about our diagnosis. We all do what feels right for us and I acknowledge that what is right for me, is perhaps not right for everyone. Recognising that we as individuals have different thoughts andContinue reading “To tell or not to tell… Why, Who, What, Not and Where… Or you could ask!”
Pondering Parkies with my Peers!
Tonight we had our regular group of Parkies People. I was pleasantly surprised at how many people turned up tonight. Heartening too to see the majority of the participants tonight had their spouse/partner with them. My husband was also able to come tonight as luckily he wasn’t working. I was a bit mean I suppose,Continue reading “Pondering Parkies with my Peers!”
Laughter is it the best medicine?
They say laughter is the best medicine and in many ways that is true. As it is often said,’If I don’t laugh, I’ll cry!’ But sometimes the laughter is to cover up real pain. Pain that we may not know what to do with and so we cover that pain with a smile and aContinue reading “Laughter is it the best medicine?”
Following in the Fabulous Family Footsteps…
On Saturday I am going to have a go at something I’ve been meaning to do for years. There is a strong family tradition in this with my Grandfather on my Dad’s side, My Dad (Ron), his sister Jessie, her husband Bernard and my Mum. I also dabbled in playing this myself when my daughterContinue reading “Following in the Fabulous Family Footsteps…”
It’s my birthday…
Well, here we are again, another year older and perhaps a little wiser. Every day I seem to learn something new about myself, about my work, about life. Along the way I have made many mistakes and learned from them too. I often say ‘If you learn from your mistakes, then I must be aContinue reading “It’s my birthday…”
Coming to a crossroads…
Life is complicated. Even without Parkies. But with Parkies, it is even more so. There is a lot to weigh up when it comes to decisions about life for those of us with the diagnosis and obviously for our supporters. If, like me, you are part of a couple you will be acutely aware thatContinue reading “Coming to a crossroads…”
My journey with Parkinsons 