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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.

By Ali Turnbull, 6 months13 May 2026 ago
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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.

By Ali Turnbull, 1 year ago
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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.

By Ali Turnbull, 1 year13 July 2025 ago
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Let’s go round again

I’m shamelessly recycling and repurposing my blog content to meet the needs of a new cohort of people with Parkinson’s, and their supporters.

By Ali Turnbull, 2 years ago
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Thank you for being a friend

If I had to deliver an Oscar acceptance speech for all the people who have supported me over the last six years, we’d all be here till next Tuesday fortnight and miss the Vanity Fair party.

By Ali Turnbull, 2 years11 April 2025 ago
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Foggy mountain breakdown

How stealing a couple of spare days from December has helped me prevent January brain fog

By Ali Turnbull, 2 years ago
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I’m still standing

Today I mark five years since my GP first mentioned Parkinson’s. I’ve come a long way since then, and it’s time for an update.

By Ali Turnbull, 2 years ago
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Goodbye Yellowbrick Road

People new to Parkinson’s need support from the minute the tornado hits Kansas. By the time we reach the Emerald City, it’s too late.

By Ali Turnbull, 3 years ago
Awareness Healthcare Support

Unplugged

When we moved house at the end of April, switching utilities was relatively smooth. Building a new health care team is going to take considerably longer

By Ali Turnbull, 3 years10 July 2023 ago
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No country for old men

I’ve found Parkinson’s is just about manageable with the right resources. But what about people who don’t have the money, the connections, the information they need to move forward with confidence?

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years21 March 2023 ago

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