Some Parkinson’s Friendly Gift Ideas

If you’re unsure what to gift your loved one who is living with Parkinson’s, here are some thoughts and suggestions which may help.

•  Maintaining dental health is important for people living 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 too.

• It is common for people living with Parkinson’s to experience weight changes: some lose weight while others gain. A failsafe gift for any foodie can be to schedule a delicious meal delivery from a local restaurant or buy their groceries for the week.

• Research shows that the Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of cognitive impairment for everyone, so a Mediterranean diet cookbook might be of interest.

• For the TV buff, what about a monthly subscription to a channel your loved one hasn’t tried yet which you know they’d enjoy.

• A custom photo book has limitless possibilities and can be a great conversation piece. Pick a theme with sentimental value — previous family holidays, a dedicated page to each person in the family, favourite locations. Viewing photos from the past can help with memory.

• Self-care is essential for people with Parkinson’s and their carers.  A light therapy lamp can help ease or prevent seasonal depression, while a spa set of lotions can help address skin changes, another Parkinson’s symptom.  Look for products that address oily, itchy, dry and inflamed skin.

• Aromatherapy shower steamers and bath bombs can help promote relaxation before bed.  Silk sheets and satin PJs are not only comfortable but have the added bonus of helping them slide out of bed a little easier.

And don’t forget that the Parkinson’s online shop has a large variety of greetings cards and gifts, everyday living aids, Parkinson’s UK merchandise and much more besides.