Daily Living
Practical tools and thoughtful supports that help people maintain independence in daily life, including comfort, safety, mobility, communication, nutrition, and support for care partners.
Comfort & Daily Living Essentials
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Weighted Utensils - Helps reduce tremor-related spills and makes mealtime easier.
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Rocker Knife / Adaptive Knife - Allows safe one-handed cutting with minimal effort.
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Large-Handle / Ergonomic Mugs - Easier to grip and reduces risk of spills.
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Non-Slip Dining Placemats - Helps keep plates and cups stable on the table.
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Electric Toothbrush with Large Grip - Improves oral hygiene without requiring fine motor control.
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Button Hook & Zipper Pull Combo Tool - Great for dressing independence.
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Elastic No-Tie Shoelaces - Turn any shoe into a slip-on; reduces fall risk.
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Comfortable Weighted Blanket - Helps with restlessness at night and provides calming pressure.
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Silk Sheets – helps with moving in bed when stiff
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Easy to fill Medication organizer – AM/PM and can be easily filled by removing the back of the container. https://a.co/d/7Feg4Iu
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PenAgain for improving grasp for handwriting https://a.co/d/2HkrpId
Large, weighted pen to decrease grip needed on the pen and added weight can help with tremors https://a.co/d/gik0yuj -
Mini Massager or Heat Pad - For tension and stress relief.
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Comfortable, easy-wear socks
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Lightweight pocket notebooks
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Portable phone stands
Home Safety & Smart-Living
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Motion-Activated Night Lights - Reduces fall risk during nighttime bathroom trips.
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Grab Bars (Suction or Drill-In) - Essential for bathrooms and hallways.
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Fall-Detection Smartwatch or Device - Devices like the Apple Watch SE or fall-alert pendants.
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Non-Slip Bath Mat- Simple and profoundly useful for Parkinson’s households.
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Automatic Pill Dispenser - Helps manage precise medication timing.
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Electric Kettle with Auto Shut-Off - Safer than stovetop kettles for tremor or bradykinesia.
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Ergonomic Reacher/Grabber Tool - Helps avoid bending or losing balance reaching for objects.
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House cleaning services (energy-conserving household support)
Exercise & Mobility
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Trekking Poles (Adjustable) - Ideal for balance and safe walking — physical therapists love these.
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Urban Poling: Nordic Poles - 10% of purchase through this link, will go to PSCNN! https://urbanpoling.com/parkinson-support-center/
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Floor Pedal Exerciser - Great for gentle daily movement while sitting.
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Mini Resistance Bands Set - Useful for home strength and mobility exercises.
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Grip-Strength Hand Therapy Balls - Improve dexterity and reduce stiffness.
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Yoga Mat with Alignment Lines - Helps with balance exercises.
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Music App subscription - Supports rhythmic cueing for walking.
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Comfortable Non-Slip Slippers - Critical for safety at home.
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Canes or walkers
Speech & Cognitive Support
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Voice Amplifier (Portable) - Great for soft voice volume (hypophonia).
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Tablet Stand / iPad Holder - Eases strain during telehealth, speech therapy, or virtual groups.
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Speech Therapy Apps / Gift Cards - For apps like LOUD Crowd, SpeakOut!, or general cognitive apps.
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Large-Print Puzzle Books - Word searches, crosswords, and sudoku.
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Memory Journals - Simple daily journaling for planning and recall.
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Digital Clock with Large Day/Time Display - Supports orientation and time management.
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Audiobook platforms and listening subscriptions (Kindle, Audible...)
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Large, weighted pens (reduced grip force; tremor support)
Nutrition & Kitchen
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Non-Slip Cutting Board with Edge Grip - Stable for impaired dexterity.
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Rocker-Tilt Electric Can Opener - Eliminates difficult hand movements.
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Meal Prep Containers - Encourage healthy portioned meals.
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Electric Wide-Mouth Blender (Easy to Clean) - Smoothies are great for PD-friendly nutrition.
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Hydration Tracking Water Bottle - Helps maintain adequate fluid intake.
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EazyHold Silicone universal Cuff Aid for adapting different utensils, tools, etc. https://a.co/d/g24gTdK
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Dycem placemat – Specialized material that does an amazing job at being a “sticky” non-slip material for holding plates, bowls, cups still and is easily cleanable. If you keep it clean it will remain “sticky”. I truly love all dycem products for different reasons but this is a top recommendation. https://a.co/d/3iUvBq7. If they find Dycem helpful you can purchase a roll and trim to fit various objects or surfaces that need non-slip. Dycem comes in different colors as well https://a.co/d/ie9Zhko
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Plastic cheese knife – can cut through firm and soft foods safely (not just cheese) https://a.co/d/hmILUtr
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Reversible Adult Bib Scarf – It looks like a scarf and is easily cleanable but can be used to catch spills, wipe mouth, etc. https://a.co/d/0GbtefG
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Food Cubby plate divider – Can be used on dishes at home or on the go to create a built-up edge for improving self-feeding https://a.co/d/04KLgBr
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Weighted utensil set – benefits of weighted utensils but look like every day utensils https://a.co/d/btCjk4N
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Healthy meal delivery services (national or local options)
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Grip-enhancing jar openers
Mobility &
On-the-Go Aids
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Folding Cane with Seat - Perfect for outings when fatigue comes on suddenly.
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Rollator Organizer Bag - Makes carrying items safe and hands-free.
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Car Handle Mobility Aid - Helps with safe car transfers.
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Portable Urinal or Discreet Travel Urinary Device - Useful for urgency or long drives or middle of the night needs.
Clothing &
Ease-of-Dressing
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Adaptive Clothing - Magnetic closures, Velcro shirts, pull-on pants.
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Warm, Lightweight, Easy-Zip Jackets - Reduces difficulty with fine motor movements.
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Slip-Resistant Socks - Helpful for nighttime trips to the bathroom.
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Sun-Protective Walking Hats - For outdoor walking groups or exercise.
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ZEBA Handsfree Slip-On – the back actually collapses down when you slide you foot in the shoe, making it even easier to slip your feet inside of the shoe unlike other slip-on shoe designs https://a.co/d/1sGwEnh They have different styles, I chose this style because it looks like an “every day” shoe
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Kiziks – they are a hands free shoe as well. Have more options for women. https://a.co/d/24V92dq
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Shoe Horn Funnel - for Hands-Free Shoe Donning if you don’t have step-in shoes such as Kiziks or Zebas https://a.co/d/dd8S6Jf
Thoughtful Emotional & Support
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Spa Gift Card for Care Partners - They desperately need self-care.
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House Cleaning Gift Certificate - A most-appreciated gift for households where energy is limited.
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Personalized Photo Book - Memory-boosting and meaningful.
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Subscription to Audiobooks (Audible, Libro.fm) - Great for cognitive engagement even with visual or fine-motor limitations.
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Donation to PSCNN in their honor - A gift that supports the entire Parkinson’s community.