Live to be 100 years old

Working to turn back the clock on degenerative diseases of aging

Tag: Parkinsons

  • Brett Harvey

    Brett Harvey

    Let me introduce you to Brett Harvey. Like me, he is a proud Cornishman. Like me, he has Parkinson’s but with early onset complications. Unlike me, his hands shake, which is a disaster for him, because he is a cameraman and film maker. Action Mode on the iPhone was introduced to me by Brett. It…

  • Meeting a hero

    Meeting a hero

    Last week I met Guy Deacon CBE, adventurer and fellow Parkinson’s sufferer. I was proud to host him and the British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan at the Africa Premiere of Running on Empty. Generously hosted by Hemingways Nairobi and attended by 100 guests, the event raised over $40,000 which will be used by…

  • Hemingways two week luxury prize

    Hemingways two week luxury prize

    Your chance to win a luxury trip to the iconic Hemingways resorts in Kenya encompassing Safari in the Masai Mara, the elegance of Hemingways Nairobi in the shadow of the Ngong hills, and the Indian Ocean at Hemingways Watamu. We are raising money for Parkinson’s projects in Kenya, inspired by Guy Deacon and his monumental…

  • Count down to World Parkinson’s Day

    Count down to World Parkinson’s Day

    Friday 11th April is World Parkinson’s Day Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world. It has no known cause and no cure. By 2040, more than 13 million people will be living with Parkinson’s – a quarter of them in Africa. I have said before that I wouldn’t wish this disease on…

  • Africa Première of Inspiring Film of Parkinson’s Heroism

    Africa Première of Inspiring Film of Parkinson’s Heroism

    The Africa Premiere of Running on Empty, a remarkable true story.

  • Guy Deacon Parkinson’s Hero

    Guy Deacon Parkinson’s Hero

    Guy Deacon CBE is an adventurer and Parkinson’s sufferer. Sir Richard (Dicky) Evans is inspired by his example and recommends Guy’s book, Running on Empty

  • Who Moves Me – Who Shakes Me?

    Who Moves Me – Who Shakes Me?

    11th April was World Parkinson’s Day and many of you kindly sent me news on this. Thank you. Its good to know I’m not alone, but its interesting that people approach this B****** disease in different ways. Here’s are the “Movers and Shakers”. A gang of Brits all in the public eye, all with Parkinson’s.…

  • Sport Parkinsons

    Sport Parkinsons

    My thanks to my great friend Gavin Hastings for sending me the details of this wonderful charity, SportParkinsons.com, pictured here with Charlie Appleyard co-founder of the charity. “Keep healthy and strong ’til a cure comes along.” That’s a motto to live by. Gavin sent me this in response to my New Year’s resolution to hit…

  • New Year Resolutions

    New Year Resolutions

    With all the excitement of the Knighthood, I’ve had a great New Year and I want to thank you again for your fantastic messages. But… resolutions still need making and working on! We all need positive targets, especially those of us working to live to be 100 with good physical and mental health. 10 Year…

  • Not So Silly Walks

    Not So Silly Walks

    Last week I shared a video from a fellow Parkinson’s sufferer who has had a miraculous reversal of symptoms through his Conscious Walking. That showed how well he was, and how fast he was walking. I wanted to know how to get from where I am, which is a definite Parkinson’s shuffle, to there!! The…