Best products from r/Parkinsons
We found 36 comments on r/Parkinsons discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 31 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book: Partnering with Your Doctor To Get the Most from Your Medications
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2. 6 Refill Cards for Weekly or Monthly for Cold Seal Blister Pack System (Weekly-Extra Large)
Ideal for heat sensitive medicationUsed by most pharamacists. They will probably load your medication into your trayClear blister easily shows whether or not you have taken your medication.Large is 1/2 inch deep and the XL is 5/8 inch deep. All sizes are 1 inch wide at the widest point.Ordering one ...
3. RIMSports Neck Harness for Weight Training, Ideal Neck Exercise Equipment for Neck Workout, Resistance Training, Weight Lifting, Adjustable Head Harness with Heavy-Duty Steel Chain and Double-D Rings
UNIQUE TRIPLE STRAP DESIGN: RIMSports head harness for weight training is constructed with padded and adjustable straps for your head, forehead, and chin. Unlike other neck exercise equipment on the market, our neck trainer is adjustable on the forehead, top of the head, and under the chin, making i...
4. Sportneer Ankle Weights, Adjustable Weights Wrist Arm Leg Weight Straps for Fitness, Walking, Jogging, Workout, 1-5 lbs Each Pack, 2 Pack 2-10 lbs
- COMES IN A PAIR: Comes in 2 ankle weights, EACH ankle weight weighs up to 5 lbs, 2 PACK of ankle weights up to 10 lbs
- ADJUSTABLE LEG WEIGHTS: 5 removable sand pockets for each ankle weight, each pocket weighs 0.97 lbs, total weights (each ankle weight) can be adjusted from 1-5 lbs by adding or taking out the inserts
- ONE SIZE FITS ALL: These universal-size ankle weights extend its length to 14.56’’, with easy to adjust velcro straps to provide a greater fit for ankles and wrists of all sizes
- ADD WORKOUT INTENSITY: Add more resistance to daily workout, walking, jogging, core training, fitness, aerobics, gym and many other exercises, helping increase strength, rehabilitate muscles, improve balance, and assist physical therapy
- QUALITY & COMFORT: Made of neoprene exterior, reinforced stitching and sturdy outer trim, you could feel its softness when hold in your hands
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5. Smart Caregiver Two Call Buttons & Wireless Caregiver Pager
Allows both caregiver and resident freedom while still calling for help at the touch of a buttonPager and call buttons are easy to use2 AA batteries (pager) and 2 12v batteries (buttons) included
6. Medical Alert Systems for Seniors No Monthly Fee with Waterproof Help Buttons. Family Caregiver aid. Life Help Alarm System for Seniors Living independently. (1 Pendant 1 Wrist)
❤️ MUST HAVE HOME LAND LINE - Plug into Telephone Jack, and comes with a telephone splitter- WARNING Do not use with VOIP or WIFI Telephone Lines as the quality of these phone lines are not reliable for Emergency Alert Systems. Only use with a Standard Home Telephone Line. medical alert systems ...
7. Far Away Cows: A Book About Cows, Engineers and Research into Parkinson's Disease
8. Parkinson's Disease How to Optimise ON-OFF Periods during L-dopa Therapy
- STURDY – Extra sturdy case with adjustable feet in two positions for a comfortable typing experience. Durable and fade resistant doubleshot PBT keycaps can be changed with the included keypuller.
- CHERRY MX RED SWITCHES - Linear feedback with a smooth feel and a light spring for a fast and light keystroke perfect for gaming. Light actuation force of 45 cN and 4.0 mm of total travel. Rated for 100 million actuations.
- FULLY PROGRAMMABLE – Set up macros or rebind keys in the Durgod Zeus Engine Software. Independent profiles and practical features such as Windows key lock and multimedia controls. Full Anti Ghosting Mode n-key Rollover (NKRO) for gamers.
- ACCESSORIES – The K320 comes with two different USB cables. A USB Type C to USB Type A (1.8m) and USB Type C to USB Type C (1m) that can be easily routed in different positions on the back of the keyboard. Additionally, a wire keypuller and a dust cover are also included.
- COMPATIBILITY – Fully compatible with Windows 11, Win 10, Win 8, Win 7, Vista, XP and MAC OS (Remapping possible in Software). The keyboard is suitable for all environments, Homeoffice, Office and Gaming.
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9. Pill Organizer Box - Weekly Case with Pill Splitter Cutter – Holder –Large Travel Medication Reminder Daily Am PM, Day Night Compartments 7 Day–Medicine Dispenser Twice, 3, 4 Times a Day
- Weekly pill organizer (with cutter and pocket holder), with detachable daily compartment for your purse
- BPA-free dispenser, AM/PM, 4 times a day medication sorter with easy slide open lids
- Travel friendly - protective 7 day storage hard-shell case – secure meds against spills and drops
- Pill splitter with razor sharp stainless steel blade tackles large vitamins and supplements
- Compact stackable pill planner. Vivid color help eliminate confusion, ideal daily reminder for seniors
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10. Fire 7 Tablet (7" display, 16 GB) - Plum
- 7" IPS display; 16 or 32 GB of internal storage (add up to 512 GB with microSD)
- Faster 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
- Up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music
- Hands-free with Alexa, including on/off toggle
- 1 GB of RAM
- 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording
- Stay on track – Check email, make video calls, update shopping lists, and set reminders. Use your favorite apps like Zoom, Outlook, and OneNote
- 90-day limited warranty
- Enjoy your favorite apps like Netflix, Facebook, Hulu, Instagram, TikTok, and more through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported)
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11. Mr. Coffee Espresso and Cappuccino Maker | Café Barista , Silver
- Semi automatic 3 in 1 espresso maker, cappuccino maker, and latte maker
- 15 Bar Pump System Brews Rich Tasting Espresso Coffee
- Trouble Free Automatic Milk Frother Removes the Guesswork. Do not wash the water reservoir in the dishwasher
- One touch control panel for drink selections
- Easy fill, removable water and milk reservoirs
- Cord length: 26 Inches; 1040 Watts
- Important: It is important to note, instruction manual must be followed to prime unit before using café barista for first time (Pg; 8, Steps 1 and 2); The total amount of beverage can vary depending on type of milk used and froth control knob setting; It is advised that frothing tube be cleaned after each use because that can cause a variance in the frothing as well
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12. The Original Emson Car Cane – All-in-One Auto Assist Handle with Built in LED Flashlight, Seatbelt Cutter, and Window Breaker – 100% Lifetime Guarantee, Batteries Included
- ORIGINAL CAR CANE - The Original Car Cane is a portable handle that assists you or your loved ones to get in and out of the car with ease and stability, beloved by millions of Americans throughout the country.
- COMPATIBLE WITH ALL CARS
- LIFETIME GUARANTEE – The forged steel construction allows the Car Cane holds up to 350 lbs, and gives you or your loved ones, the leverage to lift yourself up – backed by a money back lifetime guarantee
- MULTIPURPOSE – the unique design is prepared for all situations and includes a window breaker, seatbelt cutter, and super bright LED flashlight, batteries included.
- NONSLIP GRIP - The nonslip grip is comfortable to hold while giving you a handy grip for the ultimate security
- PORTABLE – The compact design can be stored away easily in your door or glove box
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15. Giantex Foldable Basketball Arcade Game, 8 Game Options, Electronic Double Shot 2 Player w/ 4 Balls and LED Scoring System, Indoor Basketball Game for Kids, Adults
- 🏀 8 Game Options for Multiple Interaction: There are 8 game options can be selected by setting the controller at your hand. And you will find the detailed description of endless ways of play in the manual.
- 🏀 2 Basketball Hoops and 4 Free Basketballs: The dual shooting system with 2 big 12" in diameter iron basketball hoops ensures a multiple player interaction. And there are 4 premium rubber basketballs included for instant fun when receiving the machine.
- 🏀 Digital Score Shows and Arcade Sounds: With an infrared optical sensored scoring system, it shows real-time scores accurately. Along with the arcade sounds, it creates an exciting and competitive atmosphere, giving you a real arcade game experience.
- 🏀 Foldable and Durable Iron Construction: After folding, this sturdy iron basketball arcade machine saves space close to 50%, making it easier for storage. And this powder coated iron tube made machine is able to withstand continual use for years.
- 🏀 Quality MDF Backboard and Blocking Net: Using quality MDF board do of the backboard, it gives the basketball a good rebound base, making the shot more realistic. And the blocking nets on both sides help to prevent the balls from flying out, saving you time from picking up.
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16. Van Heusen Men's Magna Click Regular Fit Solid Spread Collar Dress Shirt, Black, 15"-15.5" Neck 34"-35" Sleeve
- Spread collar, regular cuff, pocket at chest
- Hidden magnetic closures for those with limited dexterity.
- Regular fit dress shirts have fuller sleeves, relaxed arm holes, and a generous cut through the chest and waist.
- This fit is similar to a classic or full cut fit.
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17. Med-e-lert Automatic Pill Dispenser 28 Day 7 Day 4 Times - White Lid
Fully Automatic Pill Dispenser-SIMPLE To Use-Easy SET-UPLong Duration Buzzer Sounds Continuously Until The Pills Are RemovedCapacity: ONE Week's Supply Of Pills Up To FOUR Times per Day28 Compartments Each Can Hold Several Pills (Up To 18 Aspirin Size Pills)Compartment Size 20% Larger Than Other Aut...
18. Brain Storms: My Fight Against Parkinson's and the Race to Unlock the Secrets of One of the Brain's Most Mysterious Diseases
19. Cuisinart SP-2C Rechargeable Salt and Pepper Mills
- Used Book in Good Condition
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20. Kinsman KEatlery Weighted Utensils, Set of 4 Includes Knife, Fork, Teaspoon and Soup Spoon
- Each utensil weighs approximatley 7 oz. each
- Great for indivuduals with Parkinson's Disease and hand tremors
- Dishwasher safe
- Includes one of each: Fork, Knife, Teaspoon, and Soupspoon
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5494127/
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Feedback from Dr. Okun (UF - Neurology) was that carbidopa isn't responsible for dyskinesia, but dyskinesia is more of a progression of the disease.
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From J. Eric Ahlskog PhD MD was there was a 50% chance of developing dyskinesia for YOPD (staring Levodopa/Carbidopa) at age 40; but over none for over age 70.
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For me, zero desire to vape as I need every cell in my lungs to function.
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sources:
Michael S. Okun, MD, is currently Administrative Director and Co-director of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration which is part of the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases, the McKnight Brain Institute, and the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Dr Ahlskog's book (highly recommended)
https://www.amazon.com/New-Parkinsons-Disease-Treatment-Book/dp/0190231866
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Research:
Someone asked me about my research. I try to give sources and references. Some days I am sharp and fast with my recall of details. I do best early mornings. Awake, coffee, and ready to go. By the evening I have a much harder time (no longer go out to dinner, not social engagements).
So there is progression, but for me my writing and thoughts are still hopefully clear. I'm doing the swim, bike, run thing in addition to my boxing. Not sure how long my body can keep that up but this weekends Triathalon was a bunch of folks in their 70's out there having fun (and much faster than I was!).
Exercise is key, what ever you can do just do it. The more I run the easier it is, and I seem to mentally process that next foot placement better. Haven't rolled an ankle in the past year, which is amazing.
Great minds think alike, Parkie. I ordered those things for one of the PWP in our support group.
We didn't try the seat belt helper you linked, but now that I see it I think that could be a big help to him.
The standing assist was a hit--it helps a lot getting out of the car. It's also called a car cane.
The swivel seat didn't work for him because he was too tall--it's about 1.5 inches high and he didn't have enough headroom. Swivel seats come in differing heights, so check that out if anyone here is interested in trying one.
Something else you might want to check out is a rigid seat belt extender. The one I linked is for Jeep Cherokees, so do a search for your own car model. This extends the seat belt connector 8 inches up in the air, so now the PWP can connect his own seat belt. Before this, his wife would have to crawl over him to do up the seatbelt.
I'm wondering if anyone has rigged their car up with a seat like this? The whole seat swivels, the lowers down to the ground so the PWP just has to sit down like a regular chair.
> I forget words, and am having difficulty expressing ideas fully.
I'm currently dealing with my father who has PD and is much older than you. From dealing with him and trying to help, I can say that this kind of thing is quite typical of PD. It's just a consequence of the disease; of not having a sufficient level of neurotransmitters. It does seem that some decline is inevitable just due to having the disease, and without the neurotransmitters the brain won't be working quite the same, but in some way it seems that the cognitive decline is something that can be protected against or prevented.
My father in particular seems to have been somewhat defeated by the disease, having become less and less willing to do things, both physical and mental, over the years due to their increasing difficulty. This has, unfortunately, only lead to making these takes even more difficult for him as he is not accustomed to them. Even stuff I would consider to be trivial, such as working on a crossword, or adequately preparing or cooking dinner, throwing a frisbee, or gauge what's appropriate in a social context. Part of it is definitely due to the disease, but part of it is because he gave up doing those things and when he tries them again he doesn't know.
> ....maybe its a use it or lose it thing?
This is kind of what I'm getting at - while PD may make it difficult for some things, as long as your medication and care is sufficient you should be able to appropriate tackle challenging tasks and keep that edge. What really got me into this line of thinking was actually from this AMA by neuroscientist Dr. Michael Merzenich. He talks about neuroplasticity and the changing of the brain and the gist of it is that he claims that we can prevent cognitive decline and even turn it into cognitive growth, even in cases of "adult-acquired maladies" (as he puts it). I bought his book, Soft-Wired not long ago. I have yet to read it, as I've given it to my father in order to help convince him that there is a good reason for him to keep being active and he is currently reading and digesting it.
Don't lose hope. You might lose some of that edge due to the disease but there is plenty you can do to keep you sharp. Others can do better than my father and I hope that some of this might help, or at least point in the right direction.
As a pwp I can't help you with caregiving support but can appreciate the relief it might provide for him for you to hold his arms/head down. Perhaps something like the below might be an alternative:
https://www.amazon.com/RIMSports-Harness-Support-Exerciser-Lifting/dp/B07B8JTYVW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=head+weights&qid=1564606091&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Sportneer-Weights-Adjustable-Fitness-Walking/dp/B07F25L7QK/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=wrist+weights&qid=1564606138&s=gateway&sr=8-16
Read the book “brain storms”. It has a ton of very interesting info on PD and whether it’s genetic or environmental (or both). It’s the best resource we’ve found on PD so far. And it’s written by a documentary maker so it’s actually engaging and kind of a page turner. Brain Storms: My Fight Against Parkinson's and the Race to Unlock the Secrets of One of the Brain's Most Mysterious Diseases https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1443430560/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b-8GDbMF78JEN
hmm I'm not sure if this is the best suggestion (as my Dad doesn't experience the heavy tremor but he has the lack of motor skills) but others may be interested I got him Electronic Salt and Pepper Mills makes that task a lot easier for him
Each person has a different response to drugs containing L-dopa. This means:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parkinsons-Disease-Optimise-Periods-Therapy/dp/199995629X
Are you aware of a very helpful new book called PARKINSON’S DISEASE How to Optimise ON-OFF Periods during L-dopa Therapy containing simple monitoring schemes to fill in and take to your doctor? This helps your doctor to be able to give individualised recommendations for time of taking your Levodopa-carbidopa and possibly tweak dosages to reduce dyskinesia if that is a problem.
my pd friend loves his fire tablet with alexa. Lets him access music news tv by voice
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Fire 7 Tablet
https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Tablet-7/dp/B07HZQBBKL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KD1RGECGL58&keywords=fire+7&qid=1571743859&sprefix=fire%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1
alexa dot
https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Dot/dp/B07FZ8S74R/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MRPX2TVTQEDO&keywords=dot&qid=1571743795&sprefix=dot%2Caps%2C331&sr=8-5
Here is the mobile version of your link