Top tips

I have finally worked out a method of opening a childproof pill container which requires a squeeze and a turn to open. I had one the other day where the lid was just too stiff to squeeze enough. (see photo) Solution : stand it upside down in hot water for a few minutes. This softens … Continue reading “Top tip for opening a childproof top”

We had a great meeting on November 17th which was given over to our members exchanging “top tips”. Lots of useful ideas came out of that and they are summarised below Top tips on coping with Parkinson’s

I make no apology for making another post about exercising. Parkinson’s UK is very clear that exercise is very important, indeed I have heard it called “the new medication”. Active Surrey has made a leaflet giving 6 very simple exercises which help with strength and balance. Enjoy! Click here for leaflet

A member has let me know that he has found the use of nordic walking poles very beneficial. They help him balance and have therefore improved his mobility. One big advantage is that they are, in his words, “infinitely adjustable” so can be adjusted to suit your height. So what are nordic walking poles? I’m … Continue reading “Using nordic walking poles”

Parkinsons’s UK have been putting up a series of videos to help you keep exercising. They are on YouTube and if you click here, you should get to a list of them. Lots of choice including balance, seated exercises, aerobic exercises etc, even Qigong though I don’t know what that is! Each video typically last … Continue reading “Exercise videos from Parkinson’s UK”

We all know exercise is very important but it was so difficult to keep going during lockdown when we don’t have the weekly motivation of an actual exercise class. The internet was awash with videos, targetted at all ages and abilities, so it was hard to know where to start finding an appropriate one.  I … Continue reading “10 Today exercise videos”

Dialling 999 in an emergency is a familiar idea. Please also be aware that you can use 112 as well. 112 might be the better choice from a mobile as even if your network would give you a weak or non-existent reception, one of the others will be used to make your connection.  It is the more reliable … Continue reading “Dial 112 in an emergency”