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It’s that time of year when we in the Parkinson’s Community begin to talk of ‘doing something’ for World Parkinson’s Day (WPD). For the uninitiated, WPD is 11th April, which is James Parkinson’s birthday. On this most auspicious day there may be campaigns. Parkinson’s UK is urging people to ‘turn it blue’ and dress in … Read more
Kitty Fitton talks about having to accept changes in life and coming to terms with making difficult decisions. People have odd perceptions and she wants to kick back!
Kitty is back for series 2! This sees her discussing Toxic Positivity and the importance of determination.
I’m back in bed after doing a 20 min yoga session. Honestly, the amount of times I’ve started a health exercise regime is embarrassing but they say hope springs eternal. Every day is a new beginning etc etc. So there I was, lying like the proverbial beached whale, hugging my knees to my chest wondering … Read more
It has been a while, but with good reason. The start of 2024 was not in any way a good one. I cannot enter into details, it’s still too raw. Yet suffice to say it was an all too stark reminder of the fragility of life. It also served as a reminder that living life … Read more
Christmas is a time for having fun, sharing good times with family and peace and goodwill to all. On Boxing Day we finally found time as a family to sit down and watch a Christmas film. Our usual staple is the wonderful “Arthur Christmas.” It’s slightly sarcastic, utterly charming, contains a stellar cast including Bill … Read more
It’s been a funny week. It’s Christmas Eve. I’ve managed to survive the onslaught that is my twin’s birthday on the 22nd and am gearing up for not only The Big Day but my step-daughter’s 21st on the 27th and thankfully we’re not hosting New Year. It’s all been taking its toll a bit, but … Read more
Could this be the research we’ve been waiting for? Could it finally be the breakthrough? Kitty and Emma discuss their feelings about looking at all the information about Parkinson’s.
Having an incurable disease is a strange thing. One moment you’re living your life as normal…Then BOOM! You find yourself picking up the pieces of your shattered plans.
Ever heard of DBS or Deep Brain Stimulation? Kitty and Emma discuss this very useful yet quite terrifying sounding surgery for the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Deep Brain Stimulation | RSS.com