Help for Parkinson’s – Graying With Grace

6 Weighted Blankets for People with Parkinson’s Disease

January 2, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Weighted blankets can help calm the mind and bodies of people who have Parkinson’s Disease by providing deep pressure stimulation to reduce anxiety and control sensory processing. Here are some of the best weighted blankets to help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

caregiver feeding a elderly woman who is wearing a stylish bib for adults

Stylish Bibs For Adults, Seniors and the Elderly

July 26, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Having to wear a bib as an adult often causes shame and embarrassment. But if clothing protectors have become necessary, try these fun and stylish bibs for adults to restore some dignity for a senior you love.

senior man with shuffling gait for shopping for shoes

The Best Shoes For Shuffling Gait (& Reduce the Chance of a Fall)

March 10, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Walking with a shuffling gait increases fall chances dramatically. To reduce the chance of a fall, look for shoes with a little to no heel, thin soles with slip-resistant tread, and that also support the ankles.

Easy Belts For Seniors: Adaptable Belts That Anyone Can Wear

November 9, 2019 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Aches and pains from arthritis and just general hand weakness makes getting dressed a real chore for some seniors. Putting on belts can be especially tricky. These easy belts for seniors feature one handed buckles – or no buckles at all. Here is my list of the best belts for seniors who are having a hard time putting on a belt.

The 5 Best Stabilizing Utensils For Parkinson’s (That Quiet Shaky Hands)

October 18, 2019 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The hand tremors that sometimes come with Parkinson’s disease can be aggravating. Especially when it comes to eating. Here are some of the best stabilizing utensils for Parkinson’s to make eating a smoother process.

Best Plates for Elderly People to Restore Independent Eating With Less Mess

August 30, 2019 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

With some medical conditions, elderly people may need assistance eating. These plates for elderly people help re-establish independence by making it easier to eat – with less mess!