Blog: Who Cares? Are Carers of People With Parkinson’s Undervalued?

This week’s episode of Ordinary Life was inspired by a conversation Kitty had with a friend who told her they’d been advised by their partner with Parkinson’s that they had no right to complain because it wasn’t happening to them. Yet surely carers of Parkinson’s patients tread a tricky tightrope? Torn between sympathy and irritation, … Read more

5 Surprising Things About The Dopamine Test

Before anyone even gets close to being considered for DBS, there are a series of assessments aimed at figuring out whether you are likely to benefit from it. One of the most daunting of those assessments is what’s commonly called “the dopamine test” or levodopa challenge — though technically it’s more like an “on/off medication … Read more

Move It! Keeping Active With Parkinson’s Mobility Aids

image shows Emma practising cossack lunges and Kitty exercising.

Move It! | RSS.com It’s time to talk mobility aids. Why should we use them, when should we not? Are they good for us, or do they hold, us back mentally and physically? If you have Parkinson’s, how much should we rely on medical assistance instead of exercising? This episode was first broadcast on 5/5/2026 … Read more

We’re Not Your Business Opportunity

image shows emma and kitty back to back with arms crosed looking grumpy. Text reads "We're not your business opportunity"

We’re Not Your Business Opportunity | RSS.com It’s one thing to sympathise over the very real fears of Parkinson’s. It’s another to use that fear to scam people with pseudo science and a hefty side order of snake oil. Kitty and Emma talk about the various methods of assistance they’ve been offered. Grab yourself a … Read more