Who Cares? Are Carers of People With Parkinson's Undervalued?

DBS Dread

Deep brain stimulation: the reality. Emma talks to Kitty about being approved for deep brain stimulation (DBS), her fears about undergoing brain surgery, and her hopes for life with the device. Keep up with us via the links below : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylifepd?igsh=MW9pcjM1cXdlcGV2Mg==] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/17gKfJyX1F/] / Website [https://ordinarylife.co.nz] This episode was first broadcast on 2/6/2026 at pm by Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air.

Parkinson's: An Unwanted Bitter Pill

Are you sick and tired (literally) of waiting for a cure for Parkinson's? We are too. We're also frustrated at the New Zealand health system's inability to comprehend our situation of living with a incurable neuro-degenerative illness, for which we will be on the same pills for life. There is an explosion of new weight loss drugs, and some areas of medicine seem to move very fast — while Parkinson’s still feels stuck in a cycle of symptom management, “maybe in ten years,” and waiting. We try to appreciate scientific progress, but can't pretend it’s enough. Keep up with us via the links below : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylifepd?igsh=MW9pcjM1cXdlcGV2Mg==] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/17gKfJyX1F/] / Website [https://ordinarylife.co.nz] This episode was first broadcast on 2/6/2026 at pm by Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air.

Parkinson's Progression: How Our Lives Have Changed

The impact of dealing with Parkinson's over many years - the trials and tribulations of progressing with Parkinson's - it wears on us from time to time. What to do? Is have good a cry and carry on really the answer....? Keep up with us via the links below : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylifepd?igsh=MW9pcjM1cXdlcGV2Mg==] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/17gKfJyX1F/] / Website [https://ordinarylife.co.nz] This episode was first broadcast on 26/5/2026 at 2.00pm by Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air."

Slow Going : Dealing with Bradykinesia and Parkinson's

Some of us find that Parkinson's slows us down. It's irritating and annoying, but the sooner you learn to forgive yourself for not being super-speedy the easier it gets. Keep up with us via the links below : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylifepd?igsh=MW9pcjM1cXdlcGV2Mg==] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/17gKfJyX1F/] / Website [https://ordinarylife.co.nz] This episode was first broadcast on 19/5/2026 at pm by Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air.

Still - Michael J Fox's Film about Parkinson’s

Everyone knows Michael J Fox has a disease. What is it? Oh yeah - that thing old people get, Parkinson's. We discuss Michael's film 'Still' and our thoughts watching it as people with Parkinson's ourselves. First broadcast on 3rd March 2025 on Coast Access Radio in NZ.