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Slow Going : Dealing with Bradykinesia and Parkinson's
Season 4 Episode 18
Some of us find that Parkinson's slows us down. It's irritating and annoying, but the sooner you learn to forgive yourself for not being super-speedy…
2 months, 1 week ago
Still - Michael J Fox's Film about Parkinson’s
Season 3 Episode 4
Everyone knows Michael J Fox has a disease. What is it? Oh yeah - that thing old people get, Parkinson's.
We discuss Michael's film 'Still' and our t…
2 months, 1 week ago
Who Cares? Are Carers of People With Parkinson's Undervalued?
Season 4 Episode 17
Are Carers of People With Parkinson's Undervalued? Kitty's friend told her they'd been advised by their partner with Parkinson's that they had no rig…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Move It! Keeping Active With Parkinson's Mobility Aids
Season 4 Episode 16
It's time to talk mobility aids. Why should we use them, when should we not? Are they good for us, or do they hold, us back mentally and physically? …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Dopamine Test: is Deep Brain Stimulation Right For Emma? ?
Season 4 Episode 15
Emma talks about her return to Auckland hospital to undergo dopamine testing to identify her suitability for Deep Brain Stimulation to help overcome …
3 months ago
We're Not Your Business Opportunity: Ordinary Life, A Podcast About Parkinson's
Season 4 Episode 14
It's one thing to sympathise over the very real fears of Parkinson's. It's another to use that fear to scam people with pseudo science and a hefty si…
3 months, 1 week ago
More Sex Please, We're Disabled: Ordinary Life, A Podcast About Parkinson's
Season 4 Episode 13
The very real issue that we enjoy intimacy too! Sex. Not always an easy subject to discuss, but having parkinson's, or any chronic illness doesn't me…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sharing Isn't Caring: Ordinary Life Discuss Attitudes to People With Parkinson's
Season 4 Episode 12
When is honesty not the best policy? We all have our secret worries, fears and desire, but should we put voice to them in public? Opinions are valid,…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Knowledge is Power: Reading Research on Parkinson's
Season 4 Episode 11
Kitty does not read much research. Emma devours it. Is there a happy medium? What is it Kitty is afraid of? Is Emma happier for reading the articles …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Johnny Powers Up! What is Deep Brain Stimulation Really Like?
Season 4 Episode 10
Johnny has just undergone Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery to combat his severe dykinesia and symptoms caused by Parkinson’s Disease.
Emma wants…
4 months ago