As we approach the holidays, we would like to offer you a series of holiday gifts to consider for yourself and those who are close to you. Some are free and a few are at moderate expense, but well worth the cost:
Explore.org is a free website that will take you around the world, all for free! Enjoy access to cameras remotely placed all over the world, revealing expansive vistas, exotic animals, and breathtaking sites that transform any screen into natural art! It’s a window to another world.
Storycorps.org is a wonderful site full of incredibly touching, moving, funny, enlightening stories of all kinds that are sure to teach and entertain. All free.
If you are searching for a great last-minute gift or a stocking stuffer, you might consider Gregory Stock and Brianna Greenspan’s new book, The Book of Questions: Living with a Chronic Illness poses thoughtful and insightful questions for improving your life and expanding thought. Available where books are sold.
If you haven’t read Dr. Ray Dorsey’s and Dr. Michael Okun’s book, The Parkinson’s Plan, buy a copy for yourself and one or more for the people in your life.
A new innovation from LaceUp are very comfortable weighted compression sleeves that are showing benefits for all kinds of patients with neurological conditions. Check out the research, ongoing studies, and the different sizes available at LaceUp.com.
For Those Who Care for Others
Karl asked me to hop in and share some gifts for carepartners. As a carepartner, I’m always looking inspiring resources and stories that are meaningful to me. I hope they are informative & inspirational to you, too!
Books
My Unexpected Detour: Becoming a Parkinson’s Expert & Patient Advocate the Hard Way – Katherine Autin
A Son’s Journey: In Memory of My Mother Sharon: from Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate – Dr. George Ackerman
Online & Print Resources
- Every Victory Counts Manual for Care Partners – Davis Phinney Foundation
- The Parkinson’s Care Partner’s Digital Toolbox – Davis Phinney Foundation
- The Parkinson’s Care Partner Rulebook – Davis Phinney Foundation
- For Care Partners resource session – Parkinson’s Foundation
- New to Parkinson’s guide – Brian Grant Foundation
- A Comprehensive Guide for Parkinson’s Caregivers – Parkinson Society British Columbia
Virtual Education and Support Meetings
- Virtual Parkinson’s Family Education Group – Parkinson Voice Project – Monthly
- Davis Phinney Foundation Care Partner Meetup – Monthly
- Care Partner Connect Group – PMD Alliance – 1st and 3rd Thursdays Monthly
Carepartner Training Programs
- Davis Phinney Foundation Care Partner Training – Self-paced online training program
- Care Partner Program – Parkinson’s Foundation Learning Lab – Self-paced online training.
For your friends and family who may be hard to buy for, you might consider a charitable gift to a favorite Parkinson’s disease charity!
Enjoy the holidays and best wishes for a new year full of wellness!
Karl, Angela, & Blaze
