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Why I think I’m qualified to talk about Parkinson’s

I am the third person in the family to have Parkinsons. Both my Mum and Dad had Parkinsons and I supported them in their journeys. Now, I have Parkinsons and was Diagnosed on 15/12/20. In addition, I have 20 years of experience in working with people with various health issues, including health issues relevant toContinue reading “Why I think I’m qualified to talk about Parkinson’s”

Friends to Family, Family to Friends

When I was growing up, there were people in our lives who we called Auntie or Uncle and we always thought of them as that. Several years passed before I remember having a conversation with my Mum and I asked whose side of the family this Auntie and Uncle came from. Mum then told meContinue reading “Friends to Family, Family to Friends”

I don’t want anyone to miss out if they are interested…

First of all, I would like to say how much I appreciate the support of everyone who has followed me on my blogging journey. Some of you have been with me for years, some I think from the very beginning four years ago. In my rough times, when I have been laid low with painContinue reading “I don’t want anyone to miss out if they are interested…”

Going down Memory Lane – Podcast Episode 12

Looking for something in a cupboard, I found some tapes that I had made when I was at Broadcasting School. Some of them were of my children voicing ads that I had written while on placement for my course. That set me thinking about my life with my children when they were young. So, whileContinue reading “Going down Memory Lane – Podcast Episode 12”

I have a confession to make – Podcast – Episode 13

This is a Podcast about facing the likely future of having to go into residential care. I had a sudden epiphany of how it must have felt for those I talked to and advised that it was time for them to leave their homes. An innocent conversation with my husband pulled me up short andContinue reading “I have a confession to make – Podcast – Episode 13”

My 4th Anniversary with Parkinson’s – Podcast Episode 9

On 15/12/20 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and my life was to change forever. I have learned a lot about myself and I have consciously made more time for my family since the diagnosis. I have less complacency that we will always have each other and I treasure every moment with those I love.

Housie or Bingo… it’s all one and the same

I have been trying my hand at playing Housie once a fortnight with some of my bowling club friends. It is quite enjoyable, but at three hours long, I am exhausted by the end of it. Today I didn’t win any prizes big or small, but it was still quite enjoyable. Obviously more fun ifContinue reading “Housie or Bingo… it’s all one and the same”

Ducking and Diving and downright hiding… Episode 6

I don’t know why, but I have a real ‘thing’ about people thinking my current use of a walking frame is because of my Parkies. It absolutely is not. Parkies has been very well behaved and I have had zero mobility issues because of it. The current use of the walker is simply because IContinue reading “Ducking and Diving and downright hiding… Episode 6”