In this blog, I have spoken about many aspects of my life with Parkinson’s and new things are cropping up all the time. Subtle changes in swallowing, maybe a memory that’s a bit worse and some other things so subtle it’s hard to put a finger on. I think I might notice a bit moreContinue reading “Voicing a problem…”
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A busy day today… I saw an old lady…
I have had a very busy day today. It started with going to hospital for an appointment for a Coronary CT scan as I have been having sporadic visits to hospital due to significant chest pains. I have had ECG’s on several occasions and nothing seems to be showing as heart attack material at thisContinue reading “A busy day today… I saw an old lady…”
The times they are a changing
Yesterday, my husband and I took our three beautiful granddaughters out for lunch. The oldest (twins) have recently turned 16 and the youngest soon to turn 12. There have been some changes in their lives over the past few months and with NCEA and just living the life of a teenager, we haven’t seen thatContinue reading “The times they are a changing”
Sometimes being negative is a positive thing…
I was reading a post on a Facebook group that I follow and it has made me think. The person posting has obviously been struggling with this journey and expressing frustration perhaps because they have been reading all about how people are doing so well. People who say they are doing “PD Warrior” or otherContinue reading “Sometimes being negative is a positive thing…”
Diet for health or Diet for weight loss? – Podcast
Now that I am recovering well from my latest operation – my back – I feel that it is time to get myself moving and focussing on getting healthier. I have put on a lot of weight because basically I have not been able to do much of any sort of exercise because of kneeContinue reading “Diet for health or Diet for weight loss? – Podcast”
Exercise – do what you can and what you enjoy
There are many different exercise programmes aimed at keeping those of us with Parkinson’s as fit and active as possible for as long as possible. However, for those of us with a complex presentation and a myriad of health issues, it can be somewhat challenging to find a good fit. For myself, with having hadContinue reading “Exercise – do what you can and what you enjoy”
Going through a bit of a rough patch with my health
It has been a busy couple of weeks for myself and my husband, starting with five days in Queenstown and then shortly after returning home, a visit from my oldest brother and his wife for four days. It was wonderful to see them both and to show them our ‘new’ home that they haven’t visitedContinue reading “Going through a bit of a rough patch with my health”
Having a bit of a day…
Currently, my husband and I are in Queenstown having a short break for a few days. Things have been going well and this has been a trip that we had postponed from October last year due to my back issues. I brought my walking stick with me and also my walking poles in case IContinue reading “Having a bit of a day…”
A weighty problem…
I freely admit that I have put on a lot of weight in the last 2-3 years. A lot of it is because first I had a very painful knee and needed a knee replacement and then I no sooner recovered from that, and I had a new pain to contend with. This time theContinue reading “A weighty problem…”
Comorbidities Confusion
As I sit and write this particular post, I am aware that this is a topic that I have referred to previously. However, in starting this blog nearly five years ago now and with over 600 entries, I would be hard pressed to find a new topic every time. My husband and I often remarkContinue reading “Comorbidities Confusion”
My journey with Parkinsons 