We asked, and you answered! Here are a few of your favorite FREE or INEXPENSIVE resources and tips that you have found helpful in dealing with your Parkinson’s.
Barb in Davenport: I use the CALM app on my phone. It’s not free but it is so worth it. Check it out for high quality meditations, sleep stories, daily inspiration, etc.
Nancy in Mount Pleasant: Subscribe to “Brain & Life” magazine. It’s helpful and free!
Bruce in Kaukana: I have Parkinson’s and we use a free app called Life360. It allows you to add family members and you can see/follow them as they are driving or riding in a vehicle. It gives some piece of mind knowing you can see where a person is while driving. You can add your aging parents, young drivers, drivers with or without a disability.
Anna in Milwaukee: The “Every Victory Counts” manual from Davis Phinney Foundation. The digital version is free, or the print version is $5.50. The Parkinson’s Foundation offers their free Aware in Care kit as well.
Joel in Fond du Lac: The Parkinson’s Playbook by Robert W. Smith. It’s available on Amazon for $14 and includes some tips on lifestyle improvements and healing techniques.
Jason in Whitewater: WPA’s program last week in Janesville was great, and connected me to a local gym.
Susan in South Beloit: I used a music stand to put my heavier books on when I’m reading. Also, I go to the YMCA several times a week to take water exercise class. It’s refreshing, easy on my joints and a great way to make new friends.
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