How far I have come! I invited my new friend with Parkinson’s disease join me in the gymnastics class I am attending. It was a real eye-opener. The coach took it easy on her but … How far I have come!Read more
Author: Christine
Note to a younger me
Notes to a younger me Sometimes I wonder what would I have done differently if I could go back to 18 or even 30. I don’t have too many regrets. If you forced me to … Note to a younger meRead more
My Parkinson’s Disease has lead me to take up gymnastics!
4th Gymnast in the Family The only way to prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease is through regular exercise. In March I took up a new discipline: I wanted a trainer who I felt comfortable with, … My Parkinson’s Disease has lead me to take up gymnastics!Read more
Bad news brings good news
A few months ago a lady, lets call her Priscila, noticed my shaking hand and one day messaged me that she too had Parkinson’s disease. Very sad news indeed. She was very stressed about it … Bad news brings good newsRead more
Back to the beginning of my PD story
This is what I wrote back in April of 2014 a few months after we found out I had Parkinson’s disease (January 13th). Christine’s Health – April 2014 It will come as quite a shock … Back to the beginning of my PD storyRead more
Why “Live Life to the Fullest”
Why “Live life to the Fullest”. My life is full: In my work, with my family, exercising, volunteering for the kids sporting clubs and church. It is easy to get lost in the FULL life … Why “Live Life to the Fullest”Read more
Why Blog?
Do people really want to listen to my ramblings about Parkinson’s Disease? Only time will tell but recently the #uniteforparkinsons campaign invited the disease suffers to make a video of their experience with Parkinson’s Disease. … Why Blog?Read more
Videos
Christine Jeyachandran: 9 years ago at age 37, Christine was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in Peru where she lived until recently. It started with a slight tremble, weak fingers and led to left foot dragging … VideosRead more
Who am I? ¿Quien soy yo?
CHRISTINE JEYACHANDRAN Public Speaker and Advocate and World Parkinson Congress Ambassador WPC2022/3Masters, Public Health, University of New South Wales (2020- 2022). Masters, International and Community Development Deakin University (2004)Graduate Diploma in Divinity (2008), Australian College … Who am I? ¿Quien soy yo?Read more