4.
Stay active
Keeping
active
is
important
for
mental
and
physical
wellbeing.
Concentrating
on
activities
can
also
be
a
helpful
distraction:
Spend
time
on
hobbies
or
learn
a
new
skill.
You
could
try:
listening
to
an
audio
book,
doing
a
crossword,
have
a
movie
night
or
doing
something
creative
such
as
photography
(in
the
garden
or
around
the
house),
writing a blog, or an arts and crafts project. Or why not take part in some online research
Exercise
is
an
important
part
of
looking
after
your
physical
and
mental
health.
The
Government
has
introduced
a
strict
stay
at
home
policy,
but
if
you’re
not
self-isolating
you're
allowed
to
leave
your
house
for
one
form
of
exercise
a
day,
such
as
for
a
walk.
When
you
do
leave
the
house,
you
should
avoid
busy
spaces
and
keep a distance of around 2 metres (6 feet) between you and other people.
If
you're
not
comfortable
going
out,
try
to
get
out
into
your
garden
if
you
have
one.
If
you
have
no
access
to
outside space, open your windows or doors to get some fresh air in.
5.
Look after your mental health
Talk
to
people
about
how
you're
feeling.
It's
natural
to
feel
worried
at
this
time.
By
sharing
your
concerns
with
friends
and
family,
you
may
feel
reassured
that
you
are
not
alone.
The
NHS
also
has
a
directory
of
charity
helplines that can help you specifically with your mental health.
Relaxation
techniques,
such
as
mindfulness,
can
help
you
manage
your
mood.
Mindfulness
is
about
paying
attention to the present moment and not being judgemental about what's happening or how you are feeling.
If
you
feel
very
anxious
or
think
you
are
depressed,
you
should
contact
your
GP
or
Parkinson’s
nurse
by
phone.
They
may
be
able
to
arrange
counselling
sessions
that
you
can
do
over
the
phone
or
online.
They
may
also suggest medication to help you.
And finally, Fred’s thoughts...
Keep your face to the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you
Good friends can make the journey through life a lot easier
And a joke to make you smile...
An elderly lady was trying to cross a busy road. Each time she stepped onto
the road, a car came whizzing by.
A policeman came up to her and said “Excuse me Madam, there’s a zebra crossing just up the road”
The lady replied “It’s certainly having more luck than I am!”
