Parkinson's | Characteristics and supporting products

Parkinson's, a disease almost all of us are familiar with. But what is the disease? What are its symptoms? And which products can offer support for this condition?

Parkinson

Parkinson's is an incredibly complex disease. It originates in the brain, but the way it manifests is different for everyone. One person experiences trembling hands, another is stricken with depression, and yet another is rooted to the floor, unable to show any initiative.

Symptoms

The collective term for Parkinson's symptoms is parkinsonism. These symptoms can also occur when damage occurs in the same brain areas as in Parkinson's disease, but have a different cause, such as poor blood flow to the brain, the use of certain medications, or exposure to toxic substances.

A distinction is made between physical symptoms such as:

- Shaking (tremor) of the hands, legs, chin or tongue
- Slowing of movements, difficulty initiating movements and absence of automatic movements
- Stiffness of the muscles
- Posture and balance problems and sometimes falls if the disease persists for a longer period
- 'Freezing' of the legs while walking, it seems as if the feet are sticking to the floor

And symptoms that affect the brain, thinking and daily functioning:

- Slower thinking
- Decreased sense of smell
- Sleep disorders
- Constipation
- Mood problems and depression
- Change in sexual needs

More information about Parkinson's can be found at ParkinsonNet.nl. Visit the website .

Products to support Parkinson's

The symptoms experienced vary from person to person. This also applies to the severity of the symptoms and the progression of Parkinson's. For people with conditions that resemble Parkinson's disease, known as atypical parkinsonisms, these differences are even greater. We offer a variety of products that can support people living with Parkinson's.

Gyenno spoon

A common symptom of Parkinson's is tremors in the hands. Because of these tremors, getting food into your mouth can be a major challenge! The Gyenno anti-tremor spoon (also expandable with a fork) is a good investment. Here's how the Gyenno spoon works.

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Bibs

Good bibs are essential for hand and tongue tremors. We offer two lines that are particularly suitable for Parkinson's:

Tabard Pro

The Tabard Pro is a bib that is ideally suited for use when eating and drinking due to its features.

Features Tabard Pro slab:

- waterproof bib, really 100% liquid-tight
- absorbent
- user-friendly
- durable
- quick-drying
- wearing comfort
- width from shoulder to shoulder 43 cm
- width on the hull 41 cm
- length from neck to bottom of bib 76 cm
- neck circumference 47-62 cm
- washing machine (80ºC) and dryer safe

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Bandana Bibble

Are you experiencing excessive saliva loss? Then our own line, the Bandana Bibble, is a stylish solution. Learn more about the Bandana Bibble.

Features Bandana Bibble:

- waterproof thanks to the unique tunnel effect
- high absorbent capacity
- available in various chic and cool prints
- suitable for washing machine and dryer

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Ornament

Ornamin products, along with the Gyenno anti-vibration spoon, make a beautiful combination. The plates have a high rim and a slanted edge. Very handy if you experience tremors! The Ornamin series includes plates, cups, and bowls.

Important addition : the Ornamin series is being discontinued, so for all these products, OP=OP applies!

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