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
It’s hard trying not to give in. Emma and Kitty both have early onset Parkinson’s. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the good things around us. It would be easy to just stop. Join us as we chat about what’s been going on for us, and how we cope with the daily grind with PD. Parkie … Read more
I complain often about being tired and run down, not having enough time for everything. Sorry, this is more of the same again. Even worse, I have no answers. Not easy ones anyhow. Still. This is itself a sign that things are improving. I’m putting the wheels back on the carriage and hopefully soon all … Read more
Kitty talks to Sheena from Dementia Wellington about how to deal with and help those affected by it. Can we try to prevent dementia at all? What do you do if you think you may suffer with it, or how do you help loved ones cope? Dealing With Dementia | RSS.com