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2019 Parkinson’s Holiday Gift Guide

December 9, 2019 By: PerkyParkie4 Comments

You still have time to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie.  Get to shopping!

The holiday season has arrived and although it’s an exciting time, it can be a bit stressful to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie… that’s why I’m here to be your holiday gift liaison. Now it doesn’t matter if you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, gift-giving is the perfect way to show your love for someone important in your life and you don’t even have to spend a ton of money. I have created a list of awesome gift ideas, in various price ranges to help make your celebration perfect. Enjoy!

360 Degree Swivel Chair:

The 360-Degree Swivel Cushion makes it easier to get in and out of chairs and car seats. Simply sit down and rotate your body to swing your legs and lower body into place. Now, how easy is that? Let’s see you jump out of that car with grace. Sharper Image-$59.99

Puzzles: 

Want to keep your brain from turning to mush?  It’s important to treat your brain like a muscle.  You need to keep working it out and furthermore, challenge it. Jigsaw puzzles are especially good for improving short term memory, mental speed, and cognitive processes. If you don’t have space to set up a puzzle, there are also apps on your tablet that you can download.  Check this one out… you can even create a puzzle using your own pictures… now, honestly, have you seen a more photogenic dog?  

The cutest dog you will ever see.

 

Huggaroo heated neck wrap: 

I have the perfect gift for those who suffer from rigidity or dystonia.   Ergonomically-shaped, and with a stay-put fastener in the front, the Huggaroo neck wrap can be enjoyed while relaxing, walking, working, or driving. The weight of the wrap provides deep pressure stimulation for added relaxation.  This wrap will help with spasms and muscle pain. Huggaroo $35.99.

Home Chef Meal-kit service: 

With Home Chef, you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals, without the hassle of planning or grocery shopping. Choose from 18 meal options every week, with choices that meet a variety of dietary needs, including vegetarian, low-carb and low-calorie. Fresh ingredients are delivered to your door, along with simple step-by-step recipes and nutritional information. At $7.99-$9.95 per serving, you can prepare dinner in around 30 minutes with Home Chef.  

Home Food Delivery Service:

Sometimes just getting through your day can take all your energy.  We spend so much time trying to look normal, dinner that the last thing on your mind.  It’s nice to know that you have services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, which bring your favorite restaurants.  Get your favorite Parkie gift cards or even place an order for them from a different state… trust me it works. My mom sent me Fro yo from my favorite shop in California from her home in Arizona a great surprise.    

Liftware’s Utensils

Liftware’s selection of stabilizing and leveling handles and attachments are designed to help people with hand tremor or limited hand and arm mobility retain dignity, confidence, and independence.

Ripple Safety:

With one click, Ripple Safety Sends a text message alert to up to five preselected contacts with your location telling them you are in an uncomfortable situation. With 3 clicks, Ripple Safety sends a text message alert to up to five preselected contacts with your location telling them you are in an emergency.

DIY Parkinson’s Gift Guide:

If you want to find inexpensive, do-it-yourself, thoughtful gifts… well, you have come to the right place, my friend. Below are 5 gift ideas that will leave your friends and family feeling loved and appreciated.

Hope this gift guide gives you some ideas for the upcoming holidays! If you have any awesome gift ideas, be sure to share them in the comment section. Cheers!

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Comments

  1. Dani Haviland says

    December 9, 2019 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks for the ideas! The swivel seat will be perfect for my brother with Dystonia.

    Reply
    • PerkyParkie says

      December 9, 2019 at 6:53 PM

      Dani,
      Happy to hear that my ideas have helped.

      Reply
    • Shannan says

      December 14, 2019 at 6:09 PM

      Hi….I was just told about you. I turn 39 in 13 days and have PD and just had DBS in October. You are an inspiration for remaining positive and having hope for what you can do! Keep it up!!! I’ll be reading regularly!!!

      Reply
      • PerkyParkie says

        December 14, 2019 at 6:40 PM

        Shannan,

        Glad you found my blog! Hopefully it helps… not many youngsters like us out there.

        Reply

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I am a medical anomaly, advocate for people, freakishly smart, believer of unicorns, self-proclaimed addict of frozen yogurt, secretly a ninja, and personally planning the assassination of Barbie...Oh and I have Parkinson's disease. If I could describe myself in one sentence, I wouldn't be blogging!

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