One of the side effects of Parkinson’s, is the possibility of an Addiction or two creeping into your life. ” The light is on, but you’re not home. Your mind is not your own.” The hard part of Parkinson’s is that 99% of the struggle isn’t what one sees but in what one feels. ThoseContinue reading “Day 5: The Trans Canada Trail Challenge for Parkinson’s Awareness “You might as well face it you’re addicted….””
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My walking stick
My walking stick – Louis Armstrong Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video Date: June 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. However thereContinue reading “My walking stick”
Does your Parkinson’s have Style?
Style: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Date of Video: Jan 30, 2025 Does your Parkinson’s have Style? Walking, Talking,Boxing biking, dancing singing running golf, tennis etc,these are all activities . Participating in these activities activate the body 4 ways. Mentally, Visually, Orally and Physically These activities demand different levels ofContinue reading “Does your Parkinson’s have Style?”
Motor vs Non motor,
It’s as easy as A, B, C, 1,2,3 A, B, C : The Jackson 5 Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Jan 12, 2025 The A, B, C, 1, 2, 3, Do Re Mi of Non-Motor and Motor skills Parkinson’ s forces us to consciously think about our Subconscious. In other words Parkinson’s requires us to planContinue reading “Motor vs Non motor,”
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Chain Gang: Sam Cooke Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Feb 13, 2023 Our workout, Exercise or practice? We are off to workout. We know that exercise is beneficial in our battle with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s attacks our mobility by basically inhibiting our brain from getting proper input from our 8 senses . Take away a bit ofContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder”
That’s Life
That’s Life: Frank Sinatra Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Video Jan 30, 2023 So you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. But don’t let it , let it , get you down Cause this fine old world It just keeps spinning around Being newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s may seem daunting ! But it doesn’t have to be. In factContinue reading “That’s Life”
Find What You Are Looking For!
In the middle of the night: Billy Joel diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video : Feb 28, 2012 Use your eyes Damn it!!! It’s as plain as the nose on your face. It’s been four years since I’ve been on the ice paying attention to little details in movement. So here I am now doing exercises inContinue reading “Find What You Are Looking For!”
The Secret of Exercise
Song choice: Do you want to know a secret – The Beatles Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video; Jul 29, 2023 I watched this video on YouTube today by Parkinson’s foundation Exercise recommendations For Parkinson’s disease – Dr. John g Nutt And let just say “I had questions?” Watching this drives home the importance ofContinue reading “The Secret of Exercise”
Your life is unwritten
Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield Parkinson’s or not Your life is unwritten choices made In your life will Determine What will be written Don’t let the words Of others define you Stand up, be determined Take charge Let your actions Your words, Define you! A Parkie conundrum I exercise so that I don’t have to takeContinue reading “Your life is unwritten”
My Caregiver is Still the one
Still the one- Orleans May 22, 1982 The day, We two, Became one There is an old saying That if you put A dollar in a jar Every time you had sex In the first year of marriage Then took a dollar Out of the jar Every time you had sex After year one. Well,Continue reading “My Caregiver is Still the one”
Parkinsons - My Super Power 