Just a quick one on the subject of accessibility. I had booked a session with an acupuncture therapist this week. My husband took me and the first thing we encountered was a heavy door that opened outwards. That would be difficult to open by myself. There was a sticker stating it was an accessible building.Continue reading “Accessible? I think not!”
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Words are important
I know there will be changes to my body in the future. I think I am prepared for that. The thing that I am not looking forward to, is that one day my voice will change and my words both spoken and written may leave me. I have had some symptoms which apparently can beContinue reading “Words are important”
Lack of insight?
Struggling to find a heading for this post that doesn’t immediately stick out as my being totally out of touch with others’ reality. It all started when I went for a check-up with my doctor the other day. I have had a very bad cough for about 5 weeks now – not COVID – andContinue reading “Lack of insight?”
‘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…”
I’m still a planner…
Now that I am a retired person, my time predominantly is my own to do with as I see fit. It is taking a little getting used to, but I think I am adjusting reasonably well. However, there are things I want to do and things that I want to achieve that require careful planningContinue reading “I’m still a planner…”
Day 1 – Retirement
Yesterday, I celebrated with the last of my friends and colleagues with a lovely curry at a local Indian restaurant. There was lots of laughter and banter during the evening, photos taken and memories shared. I felt really special that 20 people turned up to wish me well. They really are a great bunch. AsContinue reading “Day 1 – Retirement”
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?”
My journey with Parkinsons 