parkinson’s

Life is Complicated

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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

Live Life Well

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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

Baby it’s Hard to Love

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image shows Kitty Fitton and Mike Doyle stood together in front of a bright shiny laden Christmas tree.

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

Stop! Think …

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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

Parkie People

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Kitty in black and Emma in orange stare at each other over the top of their spectacles.

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

Lost

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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