A bit of a tongue in cheek reference to the song by Nancy Sinatra, ‘These boots are made for walking’. Instead ‘These feet are made for walking…’ Yes, feet are made for walking. Or, at least you would assume so. But lately my feet have objected to performing their primary function which is to carryContinue reading “These feet are made for walking…. or not!”
Category Archives: self-care
Am I an anxious person? She asks anxiously….
Today I went to see the specialist Parkinson’s Nurse that works with my Neurologist. I had requested to see her, as I had been noticing a number of things that made me think that I have progressed – or is it regressed – with my Parkinson’s. We talked about swallowing problems, excess saliva and theContinue reading “Am I an anxious person? She asks anxiously….”
What have I learned from my travels?
It’s a weird thing this travelling lark sometimes! We left Rarotonga for home on Friday afternoon, got back here (Christchurch) and it was Saturday night, but we couldn’t switch off and stayed up past midnight. So, that would mean that we got up for breakfast on Friday, travelled to Christchurch to arrive on Saturday andContinue reading “What have I learned from my travels?”
Off on an island adventure
Sitting in an airport hotel restaurant, getting ready to fly to Rarotonga. This will be a big trip for me as it is the first time we have really done any overseas travel since my back operation. I have been making good progress and feel a bit more confident that things will work out OKContinue reading “Off on an island adventure”
We all need somebody to lean on…
I think that I was destined to be a Social Worker. I have always wanted to nurture and support people, especially my children and my family. The need to be needed is a strong motivator for me. It is difficult for me to be on the receiving end, especially when I feel unable to reciprocateContinue reading “We all need somebody to lean on…”
Off to tropical climate…
After three years of coping firstly with the pain of a severely compromised arthritic knee that subsequently had to be replaced, to be closely followed by a back injury that also required surgery, it is time to move forward. In moving forward, this means that I can actually start to trust in my body again,Continue reading “Off to tropical climate…”
Memories…
One of the things that can occur for many of us Parkies is that we start to have issues with remembering things. Some would say, that is just old age, but even if you do not have that many years under your belt, you may still have trouble remembering things. I know when I workedContinue reading “Memories…”
Continence – A wee problem and a wee poem!
Every now and again I get the urge to write a poem about something in my life. Today I am going to a talk about continence issues, a subject that many of us may not admit to having. I hope you enjoy this poem. Continence – A wee problemThere seems to be a problem ofContinue reading “Continence – A wee problem and a wee poem!”
What is love?
For the past two days I have been in the kitchen making hearty homemade soups and casseroles. This is quite a novelty for me as for so long now – probably 2-3 years – I have had so much pain from my knee and then my back, that I couldn’t stand for long enough toContinue reading “What is love?”
Please and Thank you and assumptions
Like most people born in the 50’s, 60’s and perhaps the 70’s, manners were drummed into me from the earliest age. We were taught to respect our elders and those in authority and always, always, say please and thank you. If I stayed at someone’s house, I was to say, “Thank you for having me!”Continue reading “Please and Thank you and assumptions”
My journey with Parkinsons 