Tip: Be sure to also review the list of publications on the Support and Research Links page because many of the brochures and pamphlets offer terrific tips for adaptive living for people with Parkinson's disease.

Computer

See our page on how to easily change the font size on a web page |here|.

  1. Microsoft Windows: Microsoft's "Guide for Aging Computer Users" is useful reading for anyone with disabilites that affect their use of their PCs and has specific instructions for Vista and XP operating systems | link |. There is a page of guide links arranged by physical impairment | link | - including one for dexterity | here |. The page for step-by-step tutorials for Microsoft software can be accessed | here |.

  2. Mac OS X Accessibility Technologies: page of links from Apple |link|. Their Assistive Technologies page | link | provides guidance for locating Macintosh products such as touch screens and alternative input devices useful for people with Parkinson's Disease.

Clothing

  1. Buck & Buck offers clothing for men and women which has been especially adapted for people with Parkinson's Disease (in addition to that for other medical conditions). You can order securely online or via a toll-free number. | link |

  2. Easy Does It offers secure web shopping for their line of classic mix and match women's clothing designed for women with movement or dexterity limitations. |link| Hint: Navigation for the catalog pages (i.e. previous and next) is found at the bottom of the product and price columns.

  3. MJ Designs, Inc's website says that it has the country's most complete line of adapative clothing and that its prices are reasonable. A quick look at the site confirms that the company has a large online selection of clothing for both men and women. Unfortunately, its catalog skimps on descriptions and the site does not offer a sizing chart. |link|

  4. Personal Touch Healthcare Apparel sells a broad range of adaptive clothing for both men and women which can be ordered online or via a toll-free phone ordering system. The company's online catalog is arranged by clothing type with clickable images for enlarged photos. Each product is described, but if you need more information, you can ask for it via email, snail mail, or a free call-back system. |link|

  5. Clothing Solutions is an online shop which offers both basic men and women's adaptive clothing. Products can be ordered online or via a toll-free line. The company offers an email newsletter and a print catalog by request. Color selection appears to be limited to a range of "seasonal" colors; it does not appear that you can order a garment in a specific color or print. |link|

Daily Living and Household

  1. About.com's section on senior living has a webpage of links to checklists for independent living that are useful for people with Parkinson's |link|

  2. Ableware by Maddak, Inc - Independent living products - most very reasonably priced and can be ordered online. |online catalog |
    A free catalog can also be mailed to you, and you may snail mail your orders. See the request page for a printed catalog |here|.

  3. CaregiverProducts.com |link| - "Great Gadgets for Indpendent Living" page (shopping) |link|

  4. Comfort House online shopping | link | has a section devoted to assistive aids | link |