2youngforpd

02/04/2026

I have really enjoyed painting my tiger. Being creative remains blissful escapism for me, love it!

23/02/2026

To be given the opportunity by Spotlight YOPD to share my journey from diagnosis, to the person I am today is a gift. Raising awareness of Young Onset Parkinson's is very close to my heart therefore if you wouldn't mind sharing, I would be very grateful. Thank you x 2youngforpd

Rebecca was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s at 41 while balancing NHS leadership, motherhood and a busy family life. She shares the difficult decision to retire, how creativity and routine help her manage symptoms, and why openness, community and purpose have become central to living well w...

17/07/2025

After just a few days of using my BeechBand I have noticed a difference in my movement and rigidity. Hopefully I continue to see even more improvements in the coming weeks as my brain gets more used to it.

14/07/2025

I have my new BeechBand ..... here it goes ..... 🤞

08/05/2025

A great way of demonstrating the the 3 states of Parkinson's.
1. Off
2. Surplus
3. On

People with Parkinson's go through these three states multiple times a day. For me the first two stages can last an hour or more.

25/04/2025

Loving using the glass coasters I made in our new kitchen ❤️

The Elements Glass Art Workshops

22/03/2025

06/03/2025

This is like looking in a mirror for me!

Please watch my amazingly strong and genuinely lovely friend show how the fluctuations in symptoms of Parkinson's can change so dramatically not from day to day, but from minute to minute.

When we are on our 'Off' time and tablets are not working, the rigidity, pain and slow movements which consumes our whole body is like torture. The fact it happens every few hours, is both mentally and physically challenging.

So if you see us walking normally, watching our kids enjoy their sports on a cold weekend or getting all dressed up ready for a nice get together with friends. This is us making the most of those beautiful moments where our bodies are actually behaving themselves, and believe me, if it wasn't for grabbing hold of those precious moments, life would be even harder.

Thanks Young Happy Parky for sending such a powerful message.

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