Take it in stride- Glenn Reid Diagnosed; May25, 2012 Video: June 20, 2023 My apologies for some video issues. But I am only a one take, you get what you take, film maverick! Years ago my good friend, Glenn Reid wrote this song to help get his message out about a certain health diagnosis heContinue reading “Take it in stride”
Monthly Archives: January 2025
What Makes Awareness?
The sound of one voice- the United States Air Force Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video : Jun 22, 2023 I need your help If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound? Better yet if a Parkie only talks Parkinson’s among fellow Parkies, is the message reaching the intended audience? We mustContinue reading “What Makes Awareness?”
I slipped I stumbled I fell
I slipped I stumbled I fell : Elvis Presley Gait, Balance and Posture Our ability to move, think and communicate, is dictated by 8 senses. These 8 senses do not act in isolation but they are a part of a complex system that must work together so we may achieve balance and Postural Stability . OurContinue reading “I slipped I stumbled I fell”
Don’t Learn to Fall, Learn to Bounce
Diagnosed : May 25/ 2012 Video: July 23/2023 For us Parkies we know that some day it is going to happen. It is an eventuality! We are going to Fall. However ,if we can learn why and what caused us to fall. We can learn how to recover from it. So our story will be;Continue reading “Don’t Learn to Fall, Learn to Bounce”
Lovely “OFF” Times
Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video : Jul 24, 2023 Oh joy those lovely OFF times! Pushing my limits, my arms feel like lead ! Still can’t miss the opportunity to go on safari! Armed and dangerous! The daily house fly cull begins. You probably can’t hear it but I use the fly swatter shuffle as IContinue reading “Lovely “OFF” Times”
My walking stick
My walking stick – Louis Armstrong Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video : Jun 30, 2023 Exercise, exercise, exercise! That word is constantly being pushed upon us Parkies. However to most Parkies attending and committing to an exercise program is not as easy as one would hope. There are so many benefits to exercise. HoweverContinue reading “My walking stick”
Shelter of your smile
The shelter of your smile: Song by Glenn Reid Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Video: JUl 01, 2023 The power of a smile I am a lucky man! I am surrounded by support, I want to thank all those people,in my life who make my life one I can smile about ! There is of courseContinue reading “Shelter of your smile”
The times they are a changing
The times they are a changing: Flogging Molly Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: July 05, 2023 My life with Parkinson’s is different each day. Adaptability is a must! However with every change required by me ,I have found some constants. I call them my commandments. My 10 commandments of living with Parkinson’s 1: be a realistContinue reading “The times they are a changing”
KEEP THE HOPE ALIVE
BE A WARRIOR Exercise for Parkinson’s Song choice : Warrior Artist: Hannah Kerr When you exercise are you, On or Off When Parkinson’s is in control are we in an “On “ or “ OFF” state? When things like freezing, falling etc. occur, I once again ask are we “ON” or “OFF”? So to prevent theseContinue reading “KEEP THE HOPE ALIVE”
Gaining Control from the Chaos
I believe: Nikki Yanofsky Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video: Sep 18, 2023 My understanding of Parkinson’s Somewhere since my diagnosis I came to the conclusion that if my life with Parkinson’s was to have any merit, I would have to take charge. After all it’s my life! So I would have to take chargeContinue reading “Gaining Control from the Chaos”
Parkinsons - My Super Power 