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Born to be wild
I’m in love. Unfortunately, it’s with an expensive piece of kit that stretches beyond the realms of my piggy bank and won’t fit in my car boot. Happily, there are other ways to experience the joy of recumbent tricycling.
Awareness Heroes
By the time they get to Phoenix
Often, after one of my more energetic blogs, people write to me and say “You’re amazing, Ali!” I thank you for the compliment. It gives me a warm glow, but trust me, I’m only bite-size amazing.
Balance Exercise Fun Music Neuroplasticity
Hell’s Bells
When I said I was going to have a go at steam punk Morris dancing, people thought it was an April Fool joke. But it ticks all my boxes for neuroplastic exercise. Who’s the fool now?
Exercise Fun Music
The beat goes on
I’m always searching for new, fun ways to create that ‘magic hour’ in which I forget I have Parkinson’s. Last week was no exception as I set foot into the world of West African drumming.
Fun Nostalgia
The Mighty Quinn
Bonkers, barmy, barking, bananas. In a world that seems to have gone mad, I hope we can still preserve some of our vocabulary for my favourite brand of madness – benign eccentricity.
Fun Life hacks Nostalgia Relaxation Tech
Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow
Living in the moment is all very well, but what about all the other moments in my life, past, present and future? Don’t they matter, too? At last the days of the week on my meds dispenser match the days Read more…
Balance Exercise Outdoors
I get knocked down…
I took a tumble on holiday. It wasn’t pretty, and it wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but I’m still in one piece and raring to go. Here’s how I might improve things next time.
Awareness Healthcare Tech
Something in the air
A breakthrough in early detection of Parkinson’s could diagnose the condition years before we notice any visible symptoms. But would you want/have wanted to know sooner? I’m not sure.
Awareness Healthcare
How long?
“How long have you had Parkinson’s?” It’s a question I’m often asked, and there is always more than one answer.
