Parkinson's My Super Power

Timber

Yesterday was operation chainsaw! In perfect Parkinson’s scheduling. 20 minutes ON 40 minutes OFF(rest) Over 17000 steps later In 30 degrees Celsius heat My Parkie quest Is over. The things I do to try and payback for all those moments my caregiver , my wife, my friend , Sue, gives of herself for me. PleaseContinue reading “Timber”

Parkinson’s stages?

Twist and shout- Ferris Bueller Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video Date: Jun 11,2023 Is it just me? When I get asked What stage my Parkinson’s is in? My reply is “ The living with it stage.” The symptoms come at me in different speeds and different, for lack of a better word, ferocities, AndContinue reading “Parkinson’s stages?”

Finding support

Cry to me – Jimmy Barnes Diagnosed : May 25,2012 Video : Jun 14, 2023 Okay you just got diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you and your caregiver are looking for answers. Can a support group be of some help? My answer to this is YES and NO! Boy that’s gotta be helpful to you, right? SupportContinue reading “Finding support”

Take it in stride

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”

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”