So, this month is Parkinson’s awareness month. No big deal, most months have an awareness day here and there and I try to keep up and follow/understand what they are mostly about. But this one is important to me because my husband has Parkinson’s Disease.

One of the issues it causes is that it can make you lose weight. It takes a lot of calories to keep a constantly mobile body fuelled. And what you eat can affect how well the meds work. Catch 22. My husband has lost a lot of weight recently. 

The doctor fortunately took it seriously and sent him for tests. All of which were thankfully clear, the stress is lifted a little and he is now taking additional Vitamin B12. He has also been given license to eat cake and drink beer. So, each evening I watch my husband stuff his face with carbs and quietly fume that I can't even look at a donut without increasing a dress size. If he puts the weight back on though, it will be well worth the suffering (on my part 😊).

So, spare a thought today for those suffering from this awful disease.

And I unashamedly beg for a little of your hard earned cash if you can spare it, find out more:  Your donations will make a difference | Parkinson's UK (parkinsons.org.uk)