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!”
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Recovery and Rehab
Well. After months of waiting, I had my full right knee surgery on Wednesday, I am still in hospital and will be discharging tomorrow. I will have had three nights in hospital. I am sore but that is to be expected, The nurses and hospital aids have been so supportive and have made sure thatContinue reading “Recovery and Rehab”
I want to do good…
I became a Social Worker when I qualified in 2004. Various things that had happened to me, including a second abusive marriage led me to choosing this career. I have always loathed situations where people were unjust and unkind not just to me, but to others I cared about. I decided to study Social WorkContinue reading “I want to do good…”
Living in the now… and who to tell and when!
Those of us that are affected by Parkinson’s, both the person diagnosed and those who support us, have many challenges to manage in our lives. So too, with those challenges come many choices that need to be made. One of the choices that we are faced with is what we tell, who we tell andContinue reading “Living in the now… and who to tell and when!”
What is more important. The support act or the main event?
My husband and I are right now at ‘The Corrs’ concert on a beautiful Summers evening. In between support acts and waiting for the ‘main event’. It got me thinking. What is more important? The support acts or the main event? Some would say the main event, all day long! But I am not soContinue reading “What is more important. The support act or the main event?”
Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect
Life is as busy as usual and sometimes it is a good idea to sit back and reflect quietly on my own when the opportunity presents itself. I have always tried to practice ‘self-care’ in my working life as a Social Worker and have various ways that I do that. I have mentored students beforeContinue reading “Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect”
Feeling grateful
Today we are in our favourite place Kaikoura. A place that has had a place in our hearts since we first met. A place of many beautiful memories. A place to come to rejuvenate body and soul. This trip has been a bit different from our normal pattern in this place. We are staying inContinue reading “Feeling grateful”
Update re infection risk concerns….
I am feeling so supported at my work today. I had a meeting with my boss and explained the situation to her about my concerns re infection risk. She listened and was very supportive and agreed I need to minimise risk especially leading up to my operation. I have asked if I can arrange withContinue reading “Update re infection risk concerns….”
Neighbours… everybody needs good neighbours…
Today I saw once again the value in making sure we got to know our new neighbours when we moved into our new house nearly two years ago. We had never really made any effort in the previous home, probably because we are usually quite happy to be just us. Of course, we like toContinue reading “Neighbours… everybody needs good neighbours…”
Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!
This can be a tough old life with Parkies. Not just for the Parkies person themselves but also for their partner and often for their wider family/whanau group too. As someone who fiercely holds onto their independence, it is sometimes difficult to put my hand up and say that I am struggling. However, I haveContinue reading “Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!”
My journey with Parkinsons 