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?”
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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”
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”
Facing the future….
I’m not ready yet! As any of you will know that have read my Blog along the way, I very much try to live in the moment and not think too far ahead. Not an easy thing to do when you are a ‘planner’ like me. In many ways though, I am planning in theContinue reading “Facing the future….”
Peer Support…
Who are our peers? Tonight, for the first time in a long time, I attended a Peer Support group run by our local MS & Parkinson’s Society. I had enquired about the group after I received an email notice that it was coming up. Previously, I had attended a group for people who were inContinue reading “Peer Support…”
My journey with Parkinsons 