Tips on Parkinsons

Increase Chair or Couch Height

Use a cushion to help elevate your seat.

Make Zipper Tab Easy to Pull

Put a key ring or string through the zipper tab to make it easier to zip.

Parking Tip

Ask the driver to not park too close to the curb.

Create Surface for Seated Kitchen Work

Put a cutting board on an opened cabinet drawer and sit in a chair.

Hold Food with Tongs

Tongs can help keep fruit and vegetables steady while you are cutting them.

Use Cut Resistant Gloves

Keep safe with cut resistant gloves.

Keep measuring spoon steady

Keep your arm stable by supporting it against your body when using a measuring spoon.

Use Pump Soap Dispensers

Pump soap dispensers may be easier to use than bottles.

Use Powder When Dressing

Powder makes getting putting on compression hose an easier task.

Keep Phone Handy

Keep a cell phone or cordless phone handy.

Hold Playing Cards

Use an upside down egg carton to hold the playing cards in your hand.

Mark Thresholds to Avoid Falls

Paint threshold that are higher than a half of inch.