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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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…”
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”
How do you describe a feeling?
I was talking to my husband yesterday and asked him this question. “Have you ever had that feeling when you hear something pleasurable or see something pleasurable and you get a sort of tingling sensation?” He said, “No, but I have songs that I hear that bring back nice memories for me!” I then wentContinue reading “How do you describe a feeling?”
Some thoughts on ageing
Having interviewed Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern twice now, I can’t help but think of the various aspects of ageism and how it can affect us. By us, I mean people with grey hair and obviously on the wrong side of 50. It is difficult to judge how old a person is and tryingContinue reading “Some thoughts on ageing”
Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern
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”
We are not ‘us’ at the moment
A bit of a sad, reflective post today. But that is what this podcast and my blog have been created for. Not just for the happy times, but also the bare reality of being a person with Parkinson’s and other health issues. It is also my acknowledgement, that it is not just me that isContinue reading “We are not ‘us’ at the moment”
A world of pain and uncertainty
How does anyone ‘do life’ if there is an almost total lack of certainty? Add to that a healthy dose of pain and – it seems – as I said to someone this morning ‘every pain medication known to mankind’ life feels a bit tough at the moment. That’s the understatement of the year, that’sContinue reading “A world of pain and uncertainty”
There are no experts in Parkinson’s – Oh, yes there are!
Let’s start this post with a little exercise. Go and look in the nearest mirror and what do you see? Do you see your tired eyes or your hair that needs cutting because you haven’t had time. Do you see all that you see as defects and that is maybe all you are accustomed toContinue reading “There are no experts in Parkinson’s – Oh, yes there are!”
My journey with Parkinsons 