It is amazing how one little thing can set you backAlmost 6 weeks ago I broke my little toe. I was doing gymnastics (at home) and one of the children moved a chair just a … Little Toe! Big ProblemRead more
Depression
Newspaper Article: Getting Parkinson’s patients out of their homes
Quick note: Please subscribe to my blog to get new updates. Thank-you for reading and commenting too. Usually activities shut down over Christmas/ new year but something in me said “Let’s start this group and … Newspaper Article: Getting Parkinson’s patients out of their homesRead more
How is your body when you are stressed?
Do you notice yourself feeling tense, for example in your shoulders? Does your headache? Do you feel tired or easily irritated? Does your stomach get upset or do you experience shortness of breath? While everyone … How is your body when you are stressed?Read more
What is your strength or talent?
That may seem a strange question to use in a Parkinson’s association meeting. But that what I asked is very strategic. These people have parkinson! They have plenty of weaknesses. They are used to people … What is your strength or talent?Read more
Starting the Parkinson’s Association in Arequipa
The process of starting the Parkinson’s association in my city is taking time. That is the way life is here in Peru as there is always paperwork and permissions and more paperwork to be done. … Starting the Parkinson’s Association in ArequipaRead more
Peru and Parkinson’s Disease
According to the World Health Organisation 7 million people around the world have Parkinson’s disease. In Peru there are no official statistics but it is it is estimated that 30,000 people suffer with Parkinson’s and … Peru and Parkinson’s DiseaseRead more
Some days…
Some days I sense the urgency, other days I want to stay in bed Some days I am full energy, other days not Some days I am strong, other days I struggle with one chin-up … Some days…Read more
Depression and Apathy
Depression is common in parkinson’s sufferers, but not just because of the deterioration the disease causes and the fear of such a bleak future. Parkinson’s causes a lack of dopamine (the happy substance in the … Depression and ApathyRead more