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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?

By Ali Turnbull, 5 months ago
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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.

By Ali Turnbull, 6 months24 March 2026 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 Fun Support

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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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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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
Awareness Support

Writ large

Micrographia (small handwriting) is yet another weird niggle for people with Parkinson’s to add to their collection. I’ve been working at writing bigger shapes and adding to my pen collection.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years20 July 2021 ago
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