Every age and stage, every era has it's own language and popular culture. This can make communication challenging at times. But an awareness that this is the case and a willingness to learn from each other can mitigate the effects of the language communication barrier.

Sometimes there's a fine line between supporting someone and making decisions for them. Even out of kindness, to protect someone you love, this can be difficult when on the receiving end. I know we will lose the capacity to decide to do things at some point, but we all need to discuss and be part of the decision-making process. Even the most loving partner doesn't always get it right and neither do we!

Some advice from my experience of many operations that I have needed to recover from. It might help you not to make the same mistakes I have in the past!

Reading various posts on FB and other media, there is always quite a lot of discussion about medication and when or if to start medications for Parkinson's. I chose to have medications from the day of diagnosis and it has definitely been of benefit.

A rather eclectic mix but loosely tied together with the thread of memory. There is a difference of course between memory when it is applied to day-to-day tasks and memories of time spent with those we love. Those special moments are the ones that we all want to hang onto.

This is a quote from Greta Bond who speaks from the heart about supporting people as they age.

Some thoughts on ageing and peoples' reaction to those of us with grey hair. For some to be aged is to be reduced in worth and not seen as a person with a life lived who still has much to give.

Despite some technical hitches - I sound like I'm in a tunnel at times - this is a great interview. Greta is passionate about the work that she does and that shows. Well worth a listen.

Greta was a wonderful source of information about the services Age Concern provides. There will be another interview to follow in relation to Age Concern's involvement with Elder Abuse and how they can support people in this regard.

Just checking in with myself today in this my fifth year post diagnosis and looking at what symptoms I have.