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There are all kinds of aids and equipment available to help
people who have difficulties carrying out daily living activities.
These might include smaller aids to help with washing, bathing,
reaching, eating and drinking, or larger adaptations such as stair
lifts and wheelchairs.
Request an assessment from a relevant therapist to help you to
decide what equipment would be useful. The therapist will assess
your needs and make recommendations accordingly. These
recommendations may involve equipment but may also involve
exercise, a change to the way you do things, or other kinds of
treatments.
If the therapist suggests equipment, they should also be able to
advise you on suppliers and any funding that may be available.
For more information, download our Equipment and Disability
Aids information sheet in PDF.
You can also call the Helpline on 0808 800 0303
to find out about the Mali Jenkins
Help Fund, which provides one-off grants to people
with Parkinson's to help buy equipment, to make an adaptation to
the home, and purchase many other items to help improve your
quality of life.
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