Parkinson's Archives - Page 4 of 6

I can see clearly now

Here’s some alliteration with Alan Alda – on his 86th birthday. Guest blogger Sally Seed looks at life after Hawkeye – a life lived to the full.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years28 January 2022 ago

Starting over

Parkinson’s won’t let me commit to 24 hours, let alone 365 days. So I’m just going to try and make every day January the first.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years1 January 2022 ago

Lovely daaaaaaaaaaaaaay

If you can meet with Triumph and Dysarthria, and treat those two impostors just the same … why speech therapy and singing are so helpful in the early stages of a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years13 December 2021 ago

Exercise Fun Nostalgia Outdoors Support

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

Exercise Healthcare

Walk tall

My head is in a good place at the moment. Unfortunately, it rests on my neck and shoulders, which are not.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years17 November 2021 ago

Awareness Exercise Sport Support Travel

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

Awareness Healthcare Relaxation Tech

Sweet dreams

I bought a smart GPS watch to monitor my exercise activity – and it does a good job. But the best feedback it gives me is about the time when I’m asleep.

By Ali Turnbull, 5 years25 October 2021 ago