I was reading a post on the Facebook page for people with Parkinson’s. They were talking about how those of us with Parkies sometimes give up things we enjoy due to our condition. Perhaps sometimes I wonder if it is fear of failure or losing face in front of others? She went on to talkContinue reading “Keep on trying… Don’t give up!”
Category Archives: self-care
Time to rest before the next adventure…
Right now I am sitting in my sister-in-law’s lounge resting up after a busy week boating. It’s lovely to be back with family and telling them all about our adventures. While I was on the boat I was able to do everything I needed to do and my knee coped very well. Off the boatContinue reading “Time to rest before the next adventure…”
Not so cruisey cruising
We are coming to the end of a six day cruise in a narrow boat on the Lancaster canal. It has been a wonderful experience and one we will never forget. As I have been battling a knee injury for months I wasn’t sure how I would go. I was a bit nervous to beContinue reading “Not so cruisey cruising”
Multi-tasking and making memories…
A couple of days into our canal boat holiday and I am reflecting on how things are going. I have taken the risk – or maybe my husband has – of trying my hand at driving the boat from time to time. It is quite challenging in many ways. Using the tiller to steer isContinue reading “Multi-tasking and making memories…”
Am I anxious?
Starting a new part of our holiday today with a train trip from Leicester to Preston. Tomorrow we pick up a canal boat and have six days on the Lancaster canal just the two of us. On the journey here, we were making our way through the crowds at Preston railway station and I lookedContinue reading “Am I anxious?”
A stile with style…
So today we went to see my sister in-law’s farm in Derbyshire. It is set in lovely English countryside. We decided to go for a bit of a walk around the farm as it’s the first time we had been there. As stated in previous posts I have had a lot of trouble with myContinue reading “A stile with style…”
Taking Parkies on holiday…
It seems like a long time ago we started planning a trip to the UK to see family and friends. On 3 May 2023, after a few days in Singapore, we landed in England for a nine week holiday. This is the first time we have been to the UK since my diagnosis. Not onlyContinue reading “Taking Parkies on holiday…”
Safety and Security
I was reading a post on the Parkinson’s Facebook page that I follow, and it had some thoughts that are worth sharing. The post was relaying an incident that happened to an elderly person in their neighbourhood that had a fall and activated their medical alarm. This was unrelated to Parkinson’s by the way. TheContinue reading “Safety and Security”
Sometimes I’d rather limp…
Let me just say, that at this stage my Parkinson’s is very manageable and I am lucky in that regard. My medications work well – even though I often take them late – and I don’t seem to have any real issues with mobilising. The thing is this. I have an injured knee at present.Continue reading “Sometimes I’d rather limp…”
The importance of Social Support systems…. and identity
I was reading a Blog from another person with Parkinson’s ‘A soft voice in a noisy world’ and he made this comment, which resonates with me. “If you choose to isolate yourself and avoid the camaraderie of others, you are missing a vital component of your support team.” This is so true and I oftenContinue reading “The importance of Social Support systems…. and identity”
My journey with Parkinsons 