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Views on video-ing my Dad.

HannahDaykin profile image
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I'm thinking about doing some sort of video with clips of my Dad and the day to day struggles, like having a conversation with him & watching him having help try to stand up from his chair etc.

I would be doing this in efforts to give people an insight into the real PSP (I know every case is different but I don't feel there is a realistic portrayal in easy access).

I know it will be hard to watch but would people support this?

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ray-wiffen-1958 profile image
ray-wiffen-1958

Hi hannah,

I think it would be a great idear its about time people realy

saw what life is like struggling with what PSP/CBD can throw

at you on a daily basis, Me and my therapist are in the process

of doing some filming of what her treatment can do to help people

im affraid im the pupil and shes the teacher but thats life, keep us

posted of your progress i know it will be hard for some people to

watch but the truth is worth seeing,

take care

ray xx

jillannf6 profile image
jillannf6

hi Hannah

yes it will be hard for people to watch as there is no "b4 and after" but well worth it !love jill

judy1962 profile image
judy1962

Thank you Hannah for your recent blog and for your willingness to do a video of your dad's illness. I think this would be helpful to people who have PSP and also to their carers. God bless and good luck with all that you are doing.

Love,

Judy

LindanTerry profile image
LindanTerry

Hi Hannah,

It would be very hard to watch,but yes I would be willing to see the video.

Bless you both.Keep possitive.

Linda x

PSPA_HelenP profile image
PSPA_HelenP

Hi Hannah,

As long as your dad is happy with it,that would be a great idea. We dont have many videos of people living with PSP and for those who have never come into contact with the condition it can be hard to describe.

This would be a great way of raising awareness, so I'd say go for it!

PSPA_DebbieB profile image
PSPA_DebbieBPartnerPSPA

I agree with Helen :)

SuzieQ profile image
SuzieQ

Hannah, you are doing such a great job raising awareness of this awful illness, and as long as your dad understands why you are making a video of the condition and is happy with it, then I would say "go for it". We need to make more people aware of this horrible, horrible illness and your efforts are certainly applauded by all of us who are affected by it. You are much younger than most of us on here and your energy is apparent in the way you are dealing with this. Long may you continue in your efforts and love and best wishes to your dad. Keep us posted of further progress on the video.

Take care..................SuzieQ xxxxx

hmfsli profile image
hmfsli

Hannah,

Have a chat with your Dad and the rest of the family; be really clear what you are going to do and whether or not there are going to be any limitations on what you do or do not film and then go for it. I am sure it will be useful to raise awareness and to inform families of the newly diagnosed of what may lie ahead. Try and include some of the good times too. Let us know what happens and if we can help in any way.

hmfsli

PSPA_KatH profile image
PSPA_KatH

I agree with this last comment. From a moral and ethical perspective it would be important for your father to be consulted and if he is able to give his consent -to get his permission first. It is also important to discuss the matter with the rest of your family to allow them to express their feelings about the filming and also to be clear about what is and what is not to be filmed. Above all your fathers dignity and personal wishs should be protected and respected.

PSPA_KatH PSP/CBD Nurse Specialist

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