Home Adaptation for Parkinson’s
Safer Living Areas
Rearrange furniture so that rooms are less cluttered and allow more space to maneuver wheelchairs & walkers.
Speaking of furniture, chairs, and couches with firm cushions, straight backs, and secure armrests are easier to get in and out of than low or very soft furniture.
Install handrails along walls, hallways, and stairwells where there is nothing to hold for help with walking.
Remove throw rugs to reduce falls.
The Safest Non-Slip Bathroom Flooring Options
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile.
Glass Flooring.
Non-Slip Vinyl Flooring(Cost friendly).
Adapted Kitchen
Store commonly used foods and beverages on shelves in the pantry or refrigerator that are easy to reach, and decant them into smaller, easier-to-handle containers — a small milk pitcher rather than an unwieldy gallon jug, for example.
Keep items that you use daily, like coffee mugs, on hooks rather than harder-to-reach cupboards.
Look into special utensils, such as forks and spoons with easy-to-grip handles and a knife that works with a rocking rather than sawing motion.
Consider having a countertop lowered so that the person with Parkinson’s can access kitchen items from a chair or wheelchair.
Auto Can openers can assist with manipulation and lack of coordination.
Large Cabinet knobs.
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Better Bathroom
Non-slip Bath rugs - rubber-backed ones are best.
Consider adding grab bars in the tub or shower chair.
Shower stalls are easier to get into and out of than tub/shower combos.
If you have a tub, consider replacing doors with curtains to make getting into and out of the tub easier. Special door pulls make doors easier to manage for those with Parkinson’s who have trouble gripping a regular knob
