Thanks everyone for sharing and donating to the page: https://www.gofundme.com/hand-stand-for-parkinson-disease Anything in addition to the target goes towards an educational campaign for patients, families and interested health professionals. Today I met with a Parkinson’s sufferer … Saddened by Parkinson’s stories in PeruRead more
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
This is more information about a Parkinson’s meeting I attended in Lima in January. That may seem boring to some but the next two characters certainly ensured it was not boring. Also see previous blog … Joy personifiedRead more
“According to my evaluation you may not even have Parkinson’s Disease!” said the doctor to the lady in front of us. I was in Lima briefly and attended a meeting of the Parkinson’s association which … Possible Parkinson’s misdiagnosis (not me!)Read more
I’ve got a friend with Parkinson’s disease who feels alone. She doesn’t go out of her house unless she’s medicated and she has long off periods. She drags her feet when she walks and is … Hiding Parkinson’s Disease and Disability in PERURead more
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
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
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
