Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Using sock aid can help put the sock on and prevent bending down to put it on. Pull the sock onto the sock aid until the toe end, with the heel on the bottom and have the foot in. Using the strings attached to the sock aid, pull the sock aid out, which leaves the sock on your foot. Using a dressing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Rigidity and tremors in hands and fingers can incapacitate the Parkinson’s patient with the use of regular toiletries, such as, toothbrush, hairbrush, and razors. Using electrical items can help reduce effort and save energy for the individual. The dressing stick can be used to put on and remove the pants off without bending much, as bending down during these tasks could impair [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Use furniture of appropriate height, to help an easy lift up, while standing. This also helps maintain stability, while transitioning from standing to sitting position. Having armrests on the furniture also helps stability during sitting and standing up. The seat of the chair must be at least 2 inches higher than the back of the knee, to promote comfort and safety. Using [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Parkinson’s patients could present with sudden episodes of difficulty initiating a movement, which is called freezing. This random inability to move can compromise balance and result in falls & accidents. Providing some extra stimulus to the lower extremities can help overcome a freezing episode. Having a companion during walking, shifting of body weight from frozen leg to the other, or listening to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Exercise helps to reduce rigidity and improve ease of movement in individuals with Parkinson’s. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease must observe compliance with daily exercise schedule. Do not over do on the exercise recommended to a point that it leads to exhaustion and fatigue. Check with your physician or therapist regarding recommendations and limitations for your daily exercise schedule. Observe compliance with recommendations [...]