Tips for Making a Parkinson's Friendly Home

Another adjustment to make is to higher up the toilet seat. This is very important if the patient wants to go to the bathroom. With higher toilet seats, the patient won’t have to strain his or her joints too much while sitting down.

Lastly, it is also recommended to put a chair in the shower. Of course, you might want to install a permanent chair inside so that the chair won’t slip when the floor gets wet. This allows the patient to sit down while showering in the event that his or her limbs give way while standing up.