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Heroes

A diagnosis of a long-term medical condition is an interruption to the humdrum and a call to adventure. Now, with the assistance of my trusty friend Duckie, I’m ready to tell my story.

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years1 June 2022 ago
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Poetry in motion

If everyone with Parkinson’s tells a non-parky one new fact about living with the condition, that’s one huge awareness resource for today’s World Parkinson’s Day.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years11 April 2022 ago
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Hi ho silver lining

What if Parkinson’s isn’t actually a curse, but a blessing? Talking about positives may give us all a better insight into managing the condition

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years7 March 2022 ago
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I can help

If I’m struggling with something, do you step in to help? Or are you afraid you’ll undermine my independence and skill? I say, step right in.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years1 February 2022 ago
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Jamming

My Parkinson’s exercise routine goes way beyond retraining my wayward arms and legs. Here’s how improvisation helps me to keep my brain sharp.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years12 January 2022 ago
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I love my dog

When my cat LouLou died in the summer I reflected on the benefits of cat ownership for people with Parkinson’s. Dogs, too, can be great assets in your support team, improving mental and physical health.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years26 November 2021 ago
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Every which way but loose

When my meds start to wear off, I start to slump forwards. But we are all different, and for other people with Parkinson’s the slump may be sideways. Find out what happened when Mrs Overall met the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years5 November 2021 ago
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The slow train

Having Parkinson’s is like riding a railway train that starts out as an express but then stops at every station. You’ll get there eventually, so just enjoy the ride.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years29 August 2021 ago
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Lifted

A well fitted sports bra lifts me out of my default slouch and into a confident, tall posture. Here’s how I found the perfect fit.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years18 August 2021 ago
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Thelma and Louise

Last week I had to say an unexpected goodbye to a key member of my support team. Here’s what she meant to me, and how she helped me manage the two new normals of Parkinson’s and COVID.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years25 July 2021 ago

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