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If you go past my house and hear me shouting ‘Cromarty!’ Rockall!’ ‘Dogger!’ rest assured that I am not harassing a bunch of lively Labradors. I’m training my brain with the Shipping Forecast.
If you go past my house and hear me shouting ‘Cromarty!’ Rockall!’ ‘Dogger!’ rest assured that I am not harassing a bunch of lively Labradors. I’m training my brain with the Shipping Forecast.
Parkinson’s didn’t stop me making music with other people. Here’s how my local band helped me to keep playing.
My brain sent messages to my left side. “Stop shuffling!” “Pick your foot up!” “Swing your arm”. But Leftie just said, “Yeah, whatevs.” If I was going to find my running feet again, I would need to even up.
What do you do if your parent is diagnosed with Parkinson’s? Give them nothing to worry about. This Mother’s Day I salute my daughter Rosie, and the ‘problem-free philosophy’ that helps her to help me.
Parkinson’s affects fine motor skills, which can make many simple tasks quite fiddly and frustrating. Do you work to get the skills back, or adapt to make life easier?
To support a person with Parkinson’s (PwP), the first person you need to care for is yourself.
Your friend has a long-term medical condition. You haven’t seen them for a while, and when you do, you notice changes – for better or worse. Do you speak up? I say “Yes, please do!” I’m fortunate to have a little forest within walking distance of my house. On the Read more…
When brain cells degenerate and die, the usual pathways sending messages from brain to muscle are like congested motorways. Exercise helps to open up new and exciting routes.
The hills are still there, and I can still climb them. Maybe not all the way to the top just yet – meanwhile there are valleys and lakes to enjoy when we are all allowed out again.
A strong team of other people in your life can help you manage your chronic health condition with confidence and enthusiasm.