Along my journey I have found stuff I like. Below are things that make my life with Parkinson’s more enjoyable and livable. Though the items below are presented humorously, they are things that I really use. If I imply specific product recommendations, I make no guarantees and receive no commissions. This is just stuff I like, and you might not - unless you do.
There’s No “T” in PD
I tried spelling Parkinson’s with a tee and this is what I came up with. Comfortable t-shirts designed by a person with PD. He has tons of designs that promote PD advocacy, awareness and even (gasp!) humor. My kinda stuff.
Choose Your Weapon
Today’s technology has so much to offer. When I am frustrated trying to type with my tremor, I can change over to handwrite with this “pencil” on my tablet. Soon I’ll be frustrated that it rarely converts my writing to type accurately.
All Tied Up
These shoes look like I tied them, but they are slip-ons. That’s right, no adaptive velcro! I can look like a pro without making “bunny ears” with shaky hands. Plus, no annoying velcro noise when I remove them!
Shaken or Stirred?
Since shaken is the only option when I mix a cocktail, I prefer the Boston shaker because, well, it’s from Boston…I think.
Don’t forget…
My arsenal of boxes and cases to keep my pills organized and remind me to take them. Most of them were free at conferences - the Aetna weekly box and the pocket pill cases. The shoe box was in the garage.
Pillow Talk
Body length pillows are my weapons against REM Behavior Disorder. They don’t seem like much but most nights they keep me in bed or at least soften the landing if I do go off the bed. Medications and keeping furniture away from the bed side are also essential.