This was a delightful interview with Greta. She provided a wealth of information about the services available for seniors in our community, here in Christchurch. The interview was done remotely with Greta attending via her office and I was here in my office at home. I think Greta must have had the window open, asContinue reading “Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern”
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Linda – MS & Parkinson’s… An interview
Today I interviewed Linda from MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury, New Zealand. She outlined her role within the service and also spoke about the many ways the organisation can support people in the community with MS and Parkinson’s. The link below will take you to the interview and I hope that you enjoy it. If youContinue reading “Linda – MS & Parkinson’s… An interview”
Housie or Bingo… it’s all one and the same
I have been trying my hand at playing Housie once a fortnight with some of my bowling club friends. It is quite enjoyable, but at three hours long, I am exhausted by the end of it. Today I didn’t win any prizes big or small, but it was still quite enjoyable. Obviously more fun ifContinue reading “Housie or Bingo… it’s all one and the same”
New friends, combatting isolation
Anyone who knows me, particularly my husband, will know that I don’t do well isolated at home and not enough social contact. Don’t get me wrong, I do love my home and my garden, especially when the garden is coming into spring and things are starting to come to life. We are fortunate that theContinue reading “New friends, combatting isolation”
My journey with Parkinsons 