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I’m only human after all

To err is human, to forgive divine. And to be applauded for mistakes and wobbles, well that’s another thing altogether.

By Ali Turnbull, 3 years28 March 2023 ago
Awareness Fun Healthcare

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, 3 years21 March 2023 ago
Exercise Fun Neuroplasticity

We are family

Fun is a key element in my exercise routine. Here’s why.

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years7 March 2023 ago
Relaxation Support Travel

Move it on over

Christmas is long over, but for us there has still been lots of packing, wrapping and wrestling with sticky tape. We are on the move.

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years26 February 2023 ago
Awareness Fun Nostalgia Tech

Happy days

Dementia is no laughing matter – or is it? We know that music can spark joy and memories for people with dementia and connect them with their past. I’m hoping comedy can do the same.

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years25 July 2022 ago
Exercise Fun Music Sport Support

Up around the bend

Taking bends more quickly can shave vital seconds off my parkrun time – or send me hurtling face down into a gravel path. Which is it to be?

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years6 July 2022 ago
Fun Neuroplasticity Support

People

People who need people, sang Barbra Streisand, are the luckiest people in the world. My social networks – real and digital – keep my neural networks sharp and focused.

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years22 June 2022 ago
Awareness Exercise Fun Music Neuroplasticity

Magic moments

Several times a day I wobble but stay upright. These ‘magic moments’ may look alarming, but I celebrate each one of them as a fall I’ve prevented.

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years12 May 2022 ago
Awareness Healthcare

Me myself I

I’m the expert in Me and my Parkinson’s. But I’d still like to find out more. So I’m delighted to find out about a champion of personal science, who encourages us to be both researcher and subject. Wise old Owl. Bear of Very Little Brain. Who’s the clever one? In Read more…

By Ali Turnbull, 4 years28 March 2022 ago
Awareness Healthcare Music Support

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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