“What’s yours is mine, what’s mine’s me own!”

This little phrase has been trotted out over the years in our family. We always had a bit of a laugh because it was tongue in cheek and a bit cheeky. However, I’ve just been sitting here at the end of the second week of retirement and it just popped into my head. Prior toContinue reading ““What’s yours is mine, what’s mine’s me own!””

Everything and everyone is getting old in our house…

Just when you think all is going smoothly – well relatively for those of us with a ‘Murphy’s Law’ or in our household ‘Ade and Sue’s Law’ – life throws a few curve balls that throw you out of kilter. Firstly, the appliances. Both our coffee machine and our toaster decided to stop working. TheContinue reading “Everything and everyone is getting old in our house…”

Don’t wait till you retire…

I was having a chat to a friend of mine today and the subject of retirement came up. Another friend joined in and we had a good discussion about how we all know people who have worked hard all their lives and who had plans for travelling once retired. All too often the dream ofContinue reading “Don’t wait till you retire…”

Does Parkies accentuate existing anxieties?

As any of you who follow this Blog will know, I have stated that I have always been a ‘words person’ rather than a ‘numbers person’. I often say that there is a good reason I am a Social Worker and not an Accountant and that is because I have never got on with numbers.Continue reading “Does Parkies accentuate existing anxieties?”

What happens if you don’t have an Enduring Power of Attorney?

I have spoken before on this Blog about the subject of Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)and its importance. I would like to focus this time on what might happen if you don’t have one or you do not have someone who can take on a role as EPOA. I know people who have had aContinue reading “What happens if you don’t have an Enduring Power of Attorney?”

Self care vs Finances…

One thing I have always tried to do for myself is to practice good ‘self care’. For me this means having regular small breaks throughout the year, as I work in a very stressful job. I currently work four days a week, Monday to Thursday and so have Fridays off. So, all I usually doContinue reading “Self care vs Finances…”

Making Memories with those I love

Since being diagnosed, I’ve noticed very much that my priorities have changed. Life is still busy, as I work four days a week in a busy stressful job, plus I have been doing my intensive four week exercise programme. However, I am trying to make a conscious effort to spend more time with family. Yesterday,Continue reading “Making Memories with those I love”