Parkinson's Disease 300 Tips for Making Life Easier [Paperback]

An indispensable resource for patients, families, and caregivers

Filled with creative tips and techniques, this updated second edition ofParkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easiercontains a wealth of ideas and shortcuts for working, organizing, simplifying, and conserving time and energy while living with Parkinson's disease. It includes:

• Ways to make your home safe and accessible, your mealtimes more pleasurable, and your communications easier
• Unique product suggestions that make daily living tasks less stressful
• Extensive resources to help you easily locate items and services

Basic Concepts for Living with Parkinson's Disease
; Staying Positive While Living With Parkinson's Disease
; Basic Concepts For People Who Help People With PD
; Resources
; Making Your Home Safe and Accessible
; Light and Light Switches
; Safety
; Doorknobs, Doors, and Doorways
; Under Lock and Key
; Ramps, Railings, Stairs, and Grab Bars
; The Kitchen
; The Bathroom
; The Bedroom
; Furniture and Floor Coverings
; Resources. Looking Good, Feeling Better
; Grooming
; Choosing the Right Clothing
; Dressing Tips
; Dressing Aids and Simple Clothing Adaptations
; Hosiery and Footwear
; Resources. Communicating. Speaking Tips
; Using Technology to Aid in Spoken Communiction
; Writing Tips
; Keeping the Lines of Communication Open
; Resources
; Managing Mealtime Madness
; In the Kitchen
; Eating and Drinking Tips for People with Swallowing Difficulties
; Resources
; Empowering Yourself
; Mobility and Exercise
; Leisure and Recreational Activities
; Improving Memory and Concentration
; Handling Medical Issues
; Record Keeping and Research
; Doctors' Appointments
; Medications
; Managing Your Home Health Care
; Resources. Getting Out and About.
; Errands and Outings
; Car and Driving
; Travel
; Index