This week we speak to retired PE teacher, Christine Stanley. Christine has always loved being active and despite being diagnosed with cancer and then Parkinson's she hasn't lost her passion for life. She's recently become a Nordic walking instructor and credits it with giving her a sense of hope. Christine shares her tips on positivity and battling against the odds.

Hosts

@DaveClarkTV

@morethanatremor (Kuhan)

Guests

@Stanner96187706 (Christine)

Links

Man uses sculpting as therapy for Parkinson’s

Jagdeep's Annapurna Trek fundraising

British Nordic Walking

Parkinson's Rugby article

DBS couple

Decathlon Nordic walking poles

This week the boys enter the world of dance! Not the opulent, spray tanned, sequin clad Strictly, but the life changing benefits of the dance for Parkie’s.

We chat to Helen Gould who’s just been awarded an MBE for "charitable services to people with Parkinson’s"!

Helen is the co-founder of LPM Dance, which has developed the transformational Neuro-Moves programme to help people with Parkinson’s.

We also chat about how lessons from Bruce Springsteen can improve your Parkinson’s.

Kuhan says goodbye to his Parkinson’s nurse and we talk about the mental impact of getting a blue badge..

Show Links

https://lpmdance.com/

Neuro-Moves Rossendale- Mondays 2pm-3.15pm

Neuro-Moves Preston- Wednesday 2pm-3.15pm

Neuro-Moves online- Thursday 12.15-13.15pm

Booking link: https://lpmdance.com/classes
Contact Helen at lpmdanceforhealth@gmail.com for more information

Colin Wells - Walking for Parkinson’s

Alex Echo - One Wave At A Time

Ellie Finch - @PdMama

Eirwen - Sparky Samba

Are you struggling to get yourself heard because your voice is quiet, mumbled or you just cant get the words out?

Are your meds getting stuck in your throat?

Do you dribble or have a dry mouth?

We may be able to help!

This week the boys catch up with Tim Grover, consultant speech therapist in the movement disorders department at University College London.

He tells us why people with Parkinson’s suffer speech problems, offer some tips on swallowing and explains the right time to seek specialist help.

More information can be found on the Parkinson's UK website:

Speech & Communication problems in Parkinson's

Eating, Swallowing & Saliva control in Parkinson's

We also reflect on the impact of our last episode about life expectancy with Parkinson’s.

And doing AMAZING things this week .. A Parkie swimming the channel, the Premier League referee going public about his diagnosis, and a Parkie taking part in the 2024 Olympics.

We hope you enjoy it…