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I have been living with Parkinson’s since 2017 and consider physical activity, especialy Table Tennis, to be a vital part of my regime that helps me to manage my symptoms. Physical activity is not a substitute for medication but is in my view just as important. This site contains my blogs about physical activties, my participation in Parkinson’s table tennis events, including the challenges of travelling and some mental health experiences I have been through.
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2026 what lies ahead Part 1
A Blog by Brian Carson 2 April 2026 All Opinions are my own. This is the first blog I have written in well over a year. My blogs were usually prompted by an event or activity I was involved in, with most of the emphasis on physical activity and how this positively impacted my condition.… Read more
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2026 What lies ahead – Part 2
A Blog by Brian Carson 2 April 2026 All Opinions are my own. My 2025 highlights Volunteering / Parkinson’s events Since my diagnosis I have been increasing my volunteering activities for the Parkinson’s cause. Volunteering was not something that I had contemplated previous to my diagnosis, family and work were always my focus and not… Read more
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Living with Parkinson’s, 2024 My Year So Far, Part 2
A Blog by Brian Carson 8 July 2024 All Opinions are my own. April My Grandaughter Zara Arrived😃💖 I finished my last blog while waiting for the birth of my first grandchild in early April. Zara arrived a few days later, 10 days after her due date but absolutely worth the wait. She has brought… Read more
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Walking Football Festival October 21, 2023
Blog by Brian Carson, 29 October 2023 All opinions are my own. Background In October 2012 Glasgow Life and Parkinson’s UK Scotland started a walking football pilot with a handful of participants. Now the programme is supported by the Celtic FC Foundation and sessions take place every Thursday at the Toryglen National Football Centre. Player… Read more
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My Summer
A Blog by Brian Carson 24 October 2023 All opinions are my own. When I started writing blogs early in 2022 I intended to publish something every one or two months documenting my Parkinson’s experiences, with additional posts for major events I have attended. However this summer and autumn I have had some complications with… Read more
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Stockholm Veteran Open – Summary
A blog by Brian Carson 17 May 2023 All views in this blog are my own. I have just left Sweden and have written a short blog on my experiences during my time there. Travel Complications As advised previously I arrived in Stockholm for this competition late afternoon on Thursday 11th May. Unfortunately my luggage… Read more
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