equipment – My journey with Parkinsons

You don’t know what you don’t know!

Previously having worked as a Social Worker for 20 years, you learn the tricks and where and how to get information. I guess you kind of forget that other people are not as aware of the things that you tend to take for granted. In New Zealand we have a benefit system which is administeredContinue reading “You don’t know what you don’t know!”

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?”

Responding to need

I have read many posts on a Facebook page that I belong to about how to get help for a family member with Parkinson’s. The first thing to do is make sure that the person with Parkinson’s or PWP goes to see their GP, discuss what the person’s challenges are and request an assessment toContinue reading “Responding to need”

Training for life – Day 3

So, after a busy day at work I met with my new trainer at 3.30pm. We went through the first half of the programme that I am going to be working on. The gym is starting to feel like a comfortable space now. The people who work there are friendly and so far the peopleContinue reading “Training for life – Day 3”