Many people’s parents are affected by Parkinson’s disease, and as we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, let’s remember to honor fathers who are battling PD.
Parkinson’s Gifts For Father’s Day
If your father or grandfather suffers from PD, you know that this disease can really make daily living a challenge. One of the areas that presents unique challenges for the PD patient is the bathroom. It is important for Dad to feel as if he has independence in the bathroom. Once you have determined the areas he may have some difficulty doing on his own, there are options available to allow him to maintain his privacy in the bathroom.
There are many helpful and inexpensive PD products that can make the daily routine in the bathroom for the PD patient much more manageable. Below are a few examples:
The Portable Telescoping Pivot Grip Grab Bar gives your loved one a safe way to get in and out of the tub without drilling any holes in the wall. It works well for most basic bathroom needs, and can be taken anywhere.
The Telescoping Grip Grab Bar provides the PD patient with an extended handle that lets the Portable Suction Grab Bar to lengthen and shorten as needed.
The Large Weighted Universal Holder is made to hold a razor or toothbrush. It weighs about seven ounces and is easier for a PD patient to grip.
