Living with Parkinson’s is tougher than people think. But it doesn’t define you. You are still you. You can still do amazing things in spite of Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s is different for everyone. Different symptoms, different experiences. Diagnosis is scary and there’s currently no cure. Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging but one thing stands out. The Parkinson’s community is bright and brilliant.

A community finding their light

Each of you will find your light in your individual ways. Maybe it’s trying to see the funny side. Fighting back against a condition that feels like it’s taking over your body. Finding new ways to keep doing the things you love. Or simply getting through a bad day, and hoping tomorrow will be better.

Parkinson’s is different for everyone

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Everyone has their own set of symptoms and deals with them in different ways. Everyone reacts differently to getting a diagnosis. Some people want to join a support group, learn tai chi, abseil down a building. Some people really don’t!

How can you get involved?

This World Parkinson’s Day, we’re celebrating those moments of laughter and light that lift us up. That person who’s always there for you. A new challenge that you’ve faced head on and overcome, or found a different way around. Sharing experiences with a community who get it, because they’re going through it too. Not just on World Parkinson’s Day. But every day.

A Parkinson's Pollard's Promises

A 'wish' was granted to a person who suffers with Parkinson's in the past by Pollard's Promises. Dennis, was nominated by his Carer Anna, who told us that Dennis suffers with Parkinson’s but remains fiercely independent.

With a lifelong love of flowers, Dennis keeps his garden looking beautiful all year round, growing and maintaining over 100 species. Home Instead North Devon wanted to encourage his interest and fulfilment in life and asked us if we could arrange a trip to Rosemoor Gardens.

As well as the trip to the gardens, the Pollard's Promises team treated Anna and Dennis to lunch with the Curator of the gardens who provided Dennis with some top tips on growing his garden further.

If you know of a carer or care recipient like Dennis who would appreciate a 'wish' of their own, then please nominate them today.