BEAUTIFUL MORNING FOR A WALK - Thursday 14 October 2021

Today I joined the LCHS Carers group for our monthly Pathways for Carers walk. I am able to still attend Carer meetings and events for another 6 months - which I truly appreciate as I've formed some great friendships with other members together with a wealth of knowledge and support from other health professionals. It was over two years since I had walked around Lake Guthridge which was looking calm and peaceful with the sun shining down. (I can understand why Bill wanted this to be his resting place) After our walk, we once again enjoyed each other's company over coffee and cake at Portside. Thanks to J who I only met today for a generous donation to my Parkinson's fundraising. Over $800 raised now ... thank you all my beautiful friends.

Dr's appointment in the afternoon - yes it's my week of health appointments - I came away feeling quite satisfied - Dr congratulated me on how long and how well I had cared for Bill albeit maybe a little longer than I should have - always nice to get a little praise and recognition - got answers to questions I've been pondering over ... and the thyroid medication is working. Can I complete the trifecta tomorrow?

 

27forParkinsons: Day 14 (Thursday)

SLEEP AND PARKINSON'S (con't) 

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) This occurs in the general population but is reported in approximately 20% of those living with Parkinson's and involves uncomfortable sensations and the urge to move one's legs particularly overnight. RLS can be treated with Parkinson's medications. Investigations for iron or femitin deficiency are recommended. * Bill rubbed his right foot on his left ankle so much he caused a skin tear which turned into an ulcer - it was this ulcer we were on our way to have dressed when he had the fall outside that put him in hospital and then into care.

Sleep Apnoea Sleep apnoea has been observed in 20-40% of people with Parkinson's referred to a sleep clinic. This condition features loud snoring or gasping with resulting sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue for both sleep partners. Discussion with your treating medical specialist and assessment at a sleep clinic is recommended. Treatment may be the use of continuous positive airway pressure (C-PAP) machine