Just in case, is a phrase that has been used by me and to me all my life in many, many different scenarios. And I just thought I’d talk through a few of them. So when we were kids there was four children in the family, my three older brothers and I, and mum andContinue reading ““Just in case!””
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I can pick a Parkies – do I ask?
Yesterday was a good day. My first ever Tournament playing bowls. This was the culmination of two full day coaching sessions and an opportunity to put learning into practice. This was a big day for me and I was incredibly nervous. I had the nervous wees and other things! I’m not sure exactly why IContinue reading “I can pick a Parkies – do I ask?”
Know me not for Parkinson’s
I have just been chilling out in my spa pool, soaking away my various aches and pains, of which there are many! While I was there, I was listening to some music and Linda Ronstadt started to sing. As I listened to her music, I thought about the first time I heard her voice whenContinue reading “Know me not for Parkinson’s”
It’s not just “Shake and Shuffle”
I was out today with my cousin and my 89-year-old uncle. Periodically we like to go trawl around the Op Shops together. Today was a beautiful day and we were enjoying each other’s company. After visiting the first shop we decided it was time for a coffee and a comfort stop. We went to theirContinue reading “It’s not just “Shake and Shuffle””
Health funding versus ACC New Zealand
This has long been a bone of contention with many of us here in New Zealand. The vast cavernous gulf between what you are entitled to if you have a health condition like Parkinson’s, Stroke, Dementia and many others. There is a stark comparison with those that have an accident – even if the negativeContinue reading “Health funding versus ACC New Zealand”
We are all unique
This morning I was reading some posts on a Facebook page that I followed before we went to Rarotonga. It was a useful forum to find out about restaurants, tours, things to do and places to see. The posts this morning that most caught my eye were from a person who put an anonymous postContinue reading “We are all unique”
Diagnosis – What did they tell you at the time?
This afternoon I was reading a post on a Facebook page for people with Parkinson’s and those who care about them. In that post they asked the question “what information did you receive from your doctor the day you were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?” That is a very good question to ask and I amContinue reading “Diagnosis – What did they tell you at the time?”
Please and Thank you and assumptions
Like most people born in the 50’s, 60’s and perhaps the 70’s, manners were drummed into me from the earliest age. We were taught to respect our elders and those in authority and always, always, say please and thank you. If I stayed at someone’s house, I was to say, “Thank you for having me!”Continue reading “Please and Thank you and assumptions”
Voicing a problem…
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…”
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”
My journey with Parkinsons 