Purchasing a gift for someone always put us in a quandry. Even if we know what the recipient wants, we still ask questions such as what brand should I buy? Where do I buy it? How much should I spend? If your elderly parent, friend or partner has Parkinson’s disease, you’ll want to make sure you get them something safe, useful and appropriate. Here is our list of best-selling gifts for someone with Parkinson’s.
Gardening Tools
Is your loved one with Parkinson’s a gardener at heart? Then check out the ergonomic gardening tools that are available in your nearest DIY store. Purchase one that feels good in the palm and won’t twist your loved one’s wrist awkwardly whilst gardening. Consider purchasing some seeds, potting soil and light pots to create the perfect gardening gift set.
Check out B&Q’s wide range of gardening tools and plants. They offer quality goods at a reasonable price. They also have a wide range of tools suitable for individuals with different needs.
Terrycloth Bathrobe
Another great gift idea is the Terrycloth bathrobe. Any bathrobe will be a welcome sight to a present recipient; however, a terrycloth bathrobe would be especially useful to someone with Parkinson’s as it is much like a bath towel. When your loved one showers, he or she can step out and immediately wear the robe. By the time they dry their hair and brush their teeth they will already be dry and be able to get dressed straight away. This will eliminate the problems of trying to dry off.
Weighted Pens
Heavy, chunky and weighted pens assist those experiencing tremors. They help to control the hand by being weighted and big. This makes handwriting easier to interpret and provides comfort and ease for the user.
The HEAVY Super Big Fat Weighted Pen for Tremors and Parkinson’s (Twin Pack) is a popular brand that is both affordable and robust.
Liftware Steady Starter Kit
An industry recognised tool, the Liftware steady starter kit helps counteract tremors so a person with Parkinson’s can keep their food on their utensils. This helps reduce food spillage and allows the user to manoeuvre the food to their mouth. You can order a Liftware steady starter kit online.
Herbal Neck Wrap
These u-shaped neck wraps provide relief for both the neck and shoulder. A herbal neck wrap can be used hot or cold, either while walking or relaxing. They help reduce the impact of pain and minimise the effects of swelling and inflammation.
Etsy.com offers a wide range of herbal neck wraps that are made by a community passionate about holistic products. You can view a wide range of gifts for someone with Parkinson’s on the gifting section of their website.
Kindle Reader
Simple motor skills, such as page-turning, are challenging for those living with Parkinson’s. Amazon’s Kindle is a touch screen tablet that makes the process of reading easier and gives you access to millions of e-books. You can adjust the front light which lets you read comfortably for as long as you want, as well as highlight passages, look up definitions, and adjust text size to suit your eyesight.
Dring Smart Cane
This intelligent cane can learn its user’s habits as well as detect unusual activities such as falls. If the Dring Smart Cane detects a fall it immediately send an alert via text, phone call or email to a nominated recipient. This allows you to get help quicker or check on your loved one when an accident occurs.
Grabber Bar
Parkinson’s can limit mobility, so bending over to pick something up can be especially challenging. An aluminium grabber promotes independence and gives the user a sense of control when conducting small tasks.
The Greatest Gift You Can Give To Someone With Parkinson’s
We believe the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. We understand that sometimes this may be difficult; however, dedicating an hour of your time to spend with a family member or a friend can go a long way in tackling loneliness.
Did you find our Parkinson’s gift guide useful? Is there an ideal gift for someone living with Parkinson’s that is not on this list? Let us know by sending us a message on our contacts page!
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