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‘Dad’s turn to learn’ – A child’s journey through their father’s stroke…

As with all of us, life is not wholly and solely about Parkinson’s. I have been working on a project dear to my heart from working for many years supporting patients and their families following a stroke. My colleagues and I have tried to find books that talk about Mum or Dad having a strokeContinue reading “‘Dad’s turn to learn’ – A child’s journey through their father’s stroke…”

When the passion is gone…

I was watching a programme today that was set in a hospital. The character at the centre of the episode was very overworked and burnt out. They talked about losing their passion for their role, which they had previously called their ‘calling’. This brought me to a realisation that I had not thought of priorContinue reading “When the passion is gone…”

Finding the right help and information

I have a friend who has had some significant symptoms recently, with sharp pains in her head and at times she can’t get out of bed for days. She has been to her GP and is awaiting a scan to try to determine what is happening for her. She is waiting to see a NeurologistContinue reading “Finding the right help and information”

Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s was a wake up call to never waste a day and to prioritise spending time with family

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? This was an interesting exercise. I was answering a question that popped up on WordPress, not realising that it would come up as a post. A number of people have liked the post and it is good to see that many identifyContinue reading “Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s was a wake up call to never waste a day and to prioritise spending time with family”

A life to be proud of?

There is an old saying, “Pride goeth before a fall” which I guess infers that having pride in yourself is a bad thing? I’ve been thinking about the subject of pride for a few days now and trying to get my head straight about what I am thinking and why. It is sometimes challenging to get theContinue reading “A life to be proud of?”

Rehab – now I get it!

After having my operation on Wednesday I have stayed on the Ward for three nights. From the day after surgery I was told to get up and moving. I was also told to try and balance getting my body moving again and taking rests when needed. My time in hospital has brought that theory intoContinue reading “Rehab – now I get it!”