Shared from parkinson.org.
Unsure of what to gift your loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for an upcoming holiday or birthday? Parkinson’s is a disease that progresses over time and brings with it a myriad of symptoms —and sometimes, a small gift can help make life a little easier.
The below products are not endorsed by the Parkinson’s Foundation.
1. For the one who wants to get moving
Research shows that regular exercise can help ease Parkinson’s symptoms. Help energize your loved one to workout. Light weights can bring the gym to their living room, while a portable bike pedal exerciser can help get circulation going, from any chair. For on-demand work outs, explore our Fitness Friday videos.
2. For the one who needs to simplify self-care
Maintaining dental health is important for people with Parkinson’s, as symptoms can complicate dental care. An electric toothbrush or toothpaste dispenser helps with these daily dental tasks. Simplify other self-care tasks with an electric razor for men and women.
3. For the one who loves seeing their loved ones
Seeing your loved one in-person can be the best gift of all! In between visits, help them go hands-free with a smart video calling device, like the Amazon Echo Show. These devices often have the added benefit of a voice-activated calendar and alarms. Help your loved one set up other smart features, like connecting it to lamps and appliances through smart plugs.