Sometimes when we don't respond immediately, people may think we didn't hear them. But, it may be so much more complicated than that!

We all probably know that exercise is important for those of us with Parkinson's. However, an awareness of the type of exercise that will work for us as individuals is also important.

I don't know if it's my age or my Parkinson's but I do get a bit more emotional about things than I used to.

I look in the mirror and my grey hair is testament to the fact that I am in my twilight years. But, often I don't feel old, despite all the creaky joints and aches and pains that come with the territory. Life can still be a good life, if we can focus on the good within all our lives. I hope you can find some.

Normal. What does it even mean? What is normal for others may not be normal for you and what is normal for you today, may be quite different to yesterday or tomorrow. It is an ever changing state of being and not static. Therefore, it is difficult to define.

Sometimes it's hard to face up to the fact that our ageing bodies, that are also trying to deal with conditions like Parkinson's or arthritis or both, cannot do all the things we wish to do. Accepting the letting go of things we can no longer do is a difficult thing to face.

We can all be guilty of this, I know I am! Trying to get back to activities that we can no longer do. It is one of the hardest parts of aging, accepting that because of our limitations from age or a condition like Parkinson's, we will never be able to get back to some things.

How we live as a couple may be different from others. We learned early on in our relationship that we both valued and needed to have our own space and independent activities. It works for us and will help us in the future if not all activities are shared.

In many parts of my life I have been involved in groups and really feel that a peer support group is the best thing you could have available to you when you, or someone you care for is diagnosed.

I've notice my memory getting worse and especially when I feel someone is pressuring me and I become overwhelmed. So, things I should be able to do, even if quite familiar, can be difficult when feeling over stressed.