Tracy & Claire’s Try-Challenge- Week1

DJ Claire from Radio Parkies and I are trying new Challenges every week throughout the lead up of Summer Try-Athlon on the 24th July The Summer Try-Athlon, organised by Sport Parkinson's will feature a wide range of activities designed to exercise the body and brain.The centrepiece of the day will be football tournaments – including...

In Focus: Aspects of Coping with YOPD

"Resilience isn't a single skill. It's a variety of skills and coping mechanisms. To bounce back from bumps in the road, as well as failures, you should focus on emphasising the positive."Jean Chatzky. https://youtu.be/rfgfoqoitFo "In this video, Tracy and I talk about aspects of copin with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. Please share this video, for...

Tracy’s Weight loss & Healthier lifestyle Journey

End of Week 1 Even though my joints are very stiff and painful right now I have managed to keep up with my daily exercise routine. This includes at least 1-1.5hrs on my treadmill with a walking speed of 6km p/h, 30 squats a day and using weights to help strengthen my upper body. I’m...