It’s an interesting question I think, ascertaining how the world sees us and how we view ourselves. The two viewpoints may be poles apart. Am I seen as elderly because I have grey hair? Is age or being elderly based on a number? Is 70 years of age elderly or is it 60 or 80?Continue reading “Being older, but am I elderly?”
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The voices in my head and avoiding ‘catastrophizing’
Well, that’s a big word for so early in the day. I am sitting here at 5.38am reflecting on recent events in my life. A lot seems to have happened in a short timeframe. I have used the word ‘catastrophizing’ several times recently and I will try to explain what it means to me. IContinue reading “The voices in my head and avoiding ‘catastrophizing’”
Beware of disablers…
Working as a Social Worker for many years, there is of course terminology present and this can change over the years as thinking and research change. The world in which my parents brought us up was certainly a very different place. Words describing those of other cultures while a product of the times, would –Continue reading “Beware of disablers…”
We all need somebody to lean on…
I think that I was destined to be a Social Worker. I have always wanted to nurture and support people, especially my children and my family. The need to be needed is a strong motivator for me. It is difficult for me to be on the receiving end, especially when I feel unable to reciprocateContinue reading “We all need somebody to lean on…”
I pity those who support me – Podcast
This podcast is about the challenges of supporting someone with Parkinson’s. For the person with Parkinson’s themselves to know what they need is difficult enough, but being able to convey that to others can be a real challenge. On the one hand, we want to maintain independence, on the other hand we may get upsetContinue reading “I pity those who support me – Podcast”
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!”
It takes two…
Thought I would start with something different today! Yes, it takes two or three or more, whatever you have available to you. The point of this is that it will be a rarity that anyone is completely alone in this journey. Even if you don’t have a partner, or children or siblings there will beContinue reading “It takes two…”
Substitutes, swaps and changes
I was thinking today about how we all have our own way of doing things, particularly when it comes to cooking a meal or baking. From my experience in my own family, there are those that have to follow a recipe to the letter and if they don’t have all the ingredients then they eitherContinue reading “Substitutes, swaps and changes”
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”
Dressing – tips and tricks
I’ve been using various tricks to get myself dressed in the morning post surgery. I have a good solid chair in my bedroom and I sit on it to put on my underwear and any trousers or shorts. I find I can’t balance sufficiently to put them on standing up. That could be partly Parkies and partly postContinue reading “Dressing – tips and tricks”
My journey with Parkinsons 