What to give a person with Parkinson’s disease?
In this article, we will share tips to help bring joy to your loved ones suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
- Sports Equipment or Home Exercise Machine. Research shows that regular physical exercise helps alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. You can organize a space for sports activities in the living room and set up a portable pedal exerciser. To maintain physical activity, we recommend exercising with your loved ones.
- Maintaining dental health is important for people with Parkinson’s disease, as some symptoms can complicate daily dental care. An electric toothbrush or toothpaste dispenser makes these tasks easier. You can’t go wrong with a gift if you give an electric shaver.
- Every person with Parkinson’s disease finds joy in different activities. Ask your loved one what they would like to do. It might be drawing or yoga classes, acupuncture sessions, or a massage course. We remind you that our team has created an entire Community for patients with Parkinson’s disease(hyperlink), where materials on various activities (boxing, tai chi, yoga) and cognitive training are posted daily.
- People with Parkinson’s disease often experience weight fluctuations. An excellent addition to a gift can be ordering prepared meals from a local restaurant or purchasing ready-made groceries for a week. Share our nutrition guide with the person with Parkinson’s disease, which we have posted in the Community, or send our article dedicated to the nutritional features of Parkinson’s disease
- Gift special drop-resistant dishes or choose a coffee set: research shows that consuming caffeine in moderate amounts can improve motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
- Foot or neck massager can help you relax. Handheld massagers and a heating pad help relieve muscle stiffness and soreness.
- Parkinson’s disease can interfere with daily life, such as during dressing. Slip-on shoes and a long-handled shoehorn can simplify getting ready for daily walks.
- Aromatherapy can help you relax before sleep: bath bombs and oils can promote relaxation before bedtime.
- A photo book or a custom portrait can be a great reason for a warm conversation and memories. Choose a theme that holds special value for your loved one: family vacations, favorite places, hobbies. Memories help train memory and evoke positive emotions.
- Audiobooks can make reading a pleasant and convenient activity during walks or long trips. Gift a subscription to any service with audio and e-books.