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ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT

What adaptive equipment and assistive devices can improve your quality of life and maintain your independence? 

EVERYDAY ITEMS

Universal Cuff

Universal Cuffs are designed to give persons with limited grip or dexterity controlled use of items. You can use a rubber band or buy a device like this.

Weighted Utensils

Weighted Utensils provide additional weight to help stabilize hand and arm movements for those who experience tremors or shakes when eating.

Plate Guard

This device attaches onto plates and prevents food from accidentally being pushed off the plate while eating.

Dressing Stick

This device helps with putting on and taking off clothes, such as pants, shirts, jackets, and socks, by minimizing the need for bending, reaching, or twisting. 

Button Hook

This device simplifies the process of buttoning clothes by allowing individuals to grasp and pull buttons through buttonholes with one hand.

Sock Aid

This device allows you to put on socks independently without having to bend down and risk losing your balance. 

Shoe Horn

Shoe horns assist with slipping your foot into shoes.

Reacher

These devices helps grab out-of-reach items with ease.

Gait Belt

This device is worn by the patient and provides stability and support by allowing caregivers and clinicians a belt to hold onto patients.

Long Handled Sponge

This handle helps wash hard-to-reach places and helps eliminate excessive bending and reaching.

Foam Grip Tubing

The foam tubing is designed to improve grip strength by increasing the size of the utensil's base. There are multiple sizes for different objects.

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HOME EQUIPMENT

Bed Assist Bar

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Tub Transfer Bench

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Raised Toilet Seat

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Slide Board

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Shower Chair

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Toilet Safety Rail

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Grab Bars

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Detachable Shower Head

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TECHNOLOGY

LifeAlert

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Larger Fonts

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Nightlights

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Amazon Alexa / 
Google Home

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Smart Watch

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Text to Speech Programs

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Strive PD

This app can be downloaded to iPhones and Apple Watches. It will track symptoms, side effects and other triggers. It tracks your physical activity and tremors. It also assists with medication management with alerts to take your medicine. 

MOBILITY DEVICES

**ALL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND EDUCATED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL (PT, OT, ETC.)**

CANES

Single Point Cane

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WALKERS

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WHEELCHAIRS

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Our Mission

The Parkinson Association of Northern California is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson's, their families, and care partners throughout our region. 

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La Asociación de Parkinson del Norte de California se dedica a mejorar la vida de las personas con Parkinson, sus familias y los compañeros de cuidado. 

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