Well, I am now finding myself on the other side of a conversation and that is interesting. I hear what people are saying to me and hear the echo of my own voice in what they are saying. Today we were visited by the rep from one of the alarm companies who I worked withContinue reading “The visit from the medical alarm rep…”
Category Archives: Self learning and growth
Who is ever ready for a medical alarm?
In my career as a Social Worker, over some 20+ years, I have had many discussions with clients/patients and their family regarding topics they don’t want to hear about. One of those is about applying for a medical alarm. I don’t think that I have often had the conversation and found that the person IContinue reading “Who is ever ready for a medical alarm?”
Thankfulness…
Following my last post I had an appointment at my GP practice where I saw a life coach sort of person. They are new to the practice and I am not completely sure of their title. Anyway, that doesn’t matter so much as the discussion we had myself, my husband and this new guy… IContinue reading “Thankfulness…”
Aging myself by my clothing and shoes….
I didn’t really realise it till now, but we age ourselves by what we wear in the way of clothing, makeup, shoes and hair . Here is how it goes for me… When I was younger, I wore heels constantly even when I first met my now husband in my 40’s. However, when I wasContinue reading “Aging myself by my clothing and shoes….”
Asking for help… it isn’t easy!
As any person who has ever read this blog will know, I have the good fortune to be blessed with the most loving and supportive husband I could wish for. That said, it took me three goes to get a goodun’ and as they say it is definitely a case of ‘Third time lucky’! MyContinue reading “Asking for help… it isn’t easy!”
The wisdom of gazing into the future…
I have probably talked about this a bit previously in this Blog. As I have often said, I try not to think too much about the ‘end game’ or the future and what that might look like physically. Trying to remain in the present, in the ‘here and now’ isn’t always easy. There is thoughContinue reading “The wisdom of gazing into the future…”
Dependency and independence ‘acts of service’
At the moment, with my back injury affecting my legs, I can’t walk at the moment without a walker. It is difficult to accept that I need this currently. I am trying to have regular short walks with the walker so that I don’t stiffen up and affect my recovery. Everyone I speak to Physiotherapists,Continue reading “Dependency and independence ‘acts of service’”
A window into the future?
For some weeks now, I have been battling very sore legs. I have shooting pains down both legs, but especially on the left-hand side. At times I have described the pain as ‘excruciating’ and being the worst pain, I have ever felt. Apparently, it stems from an injury to my back. The pain is upContinue reading “A window into the future?”
An attitude adjustment…
While at dinner last night and following the interesting talk we had attended, my husband and I chatted over dinner. I wanted to share with him some of my thoughts on independence vs reality. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am quite fiercely independent. I don’t like asking for help and usually try allContinue reading “An attitude adjustment…”
Neurology check-up
Today I had the appointment I have been waiting for, for literally years. We finally got in to see my Neurologist. My husband and I were sure that we had not seen him since the day of my diagnosis. However, to our surprise he produced a letter to our GP outlining a meeting we hadContinue reading “Neurology check-up”
My journey with Parkinsons 