Interview 29

Age at interview: 61

Age at diagnosis: 41

Brief Outline:

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1983, treated with medication (Madopar)

Background:

Teacher (retired) and author, married, 4 children

The nurses always had plenty of time to talk to her.

Yes. I honestly think that neurology centre was very good, is good. I think the nurses are good but the hospice is quite a different experience altogether because they are much more laid back and they've always got time for you. Any time. As much time as you like. Just talking and I like that. And there is one particular girl on nights and she did six nights when I was there and I really got to know her. She stated that she was going to do this, that and the other. She just explained to me what she thought she would do and if I didn't want to do anything I didn't have to do it.

That sounds really good.

Yes, it's very good.