Parkinson's My Super Power

I am Goldilocks?

Let’s see it’s about 10 PM I’ve just announced to my care giver I’m going to bed. I’m tired and need sleep. What could possibly interfere with this process? Why can’t I sleep? I in no particular order. Let’s go through the checklist. When do I go to bed? Where do I sleep on theContinue reading “I am Goldilocks?”

Know your Parkinson’s

My Parkinson’s is MY Parkinson’s!!! I must be responsible for how I treat and medicate it! Sometimes a good day comes down to dumb luck.Or intuition?

The Massage room

Diary of a mad man? Or just another day with Parkinson’s? The Massage Room I use to jokingly say that My goal in life was to be the world’s oldest living porn star! My younger self thinking about how exciting it must be, getting naked in front of strangers. Boy has Parkinson’s changed my wayContinue reading “The Massage room”

Parkinson’s safety walk?

Trying to eliminate the fear of falling. This years Parkinson’s Super Walk continued to roll right along without incident!

Sunrise to Sunset

My meaning to life Every morning the sun comes up. I feel honoured to be able to have a wonderful place to witness the beauty of each new day. However with each new day comes the barricades and roadblocks that will be put in front of me to challenge how I will get to beContinue reading “Sunrise to Sunset”

My Parkinson’s Team

I was asked a question the other day, “ Who makes up your Parkinson’s team?” Followed by “ How would I rank them?” The typical responses would be my caregiver, my MDS, My GP, pharmacist, family , friends . You know the typical responses. BUT as I have stated before I am not normal. RememberingContinue reading “My Parkinson’s Team”

Parkinson’s Concierge- Sleep

This is a video of fellow Parkies talking about their sleep issues. Some time around the the 14 minute mark I make an appearance. Hopefully listening will encourage you to speak up.

Songs

They say that laughter is the best medicine. However the power of music can not be far behind. Songs can have a multitude of benefits to us Parkies. The beat can get us swaying and moving beyond our tremors. The lyrics can create positive reinforcements of What to do, Why to do it, and HowContinue reading “Songs”

I slipped I Stumbled I fell

Yesterday I fell off the step stool changing an overhead fluorescent ceiling light. Broke the old tubes cut my knee and what comes to mind? Elvis ! Take that Parkinson’s!!!!!!

Moving Right Along

MOVING RIGHT ALONG! Happy New Year Fellow Parkies Yes we have a movement disorder But as we search for those good times remember it is easier to do this with the support good friends we have made along the way. So when that opportunity knocks, lets reach out and grab it. I find the lyricsContinue reading “Moving Right Along”