Tag Archives: Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s Awareness Week – 10-16 April 2017

Parkinson’s Awareness Week – 10-16 April 2017

A personal account by Jessica Mann “You’ve got Parkinson’s” the GP announced. He didn’t sound as though it was important, and he didn’t explain what it meant. But to me it sounded like a death sentenc ...
So, what’s it like having Parkinson’s?

So, what’s it like having Parkinson’s?

This blog comes to us via Healthwatch Essex and is from a woman who can only be described as an inspiration. While Heidi Reynolds outlines many of the disadvantages to her, and those around her, of li ...
Pensioner climbed Everest aged 76

Pensioner climbed Everest aged 76

A courageous widower defeated all odds as he completed an arduous trek up Mount Everest – aged 76. Widower David Richards embarked on an 11-day adventure as he scaled the mountains to reach the ...