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#  Practical Pointers Guide 

 

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 This guide focuses on everyday activities such as dressing, bathing, eating and sleeping. It offers practical ideas for adapting daily routines as Parkinson’s symptoms change.

This guide can help you:

- Find new ways to approach everyday activities
- Learn about tools and aids that may help with daily tasks
- Make your home safer and more comfortable
- Explore support from professionals, family and community
- Learn practical ways to support daily routines if you are a care partner

### Explore topics by chapter

Choose a topic below to find practical tips, helpful strategies and everyday support for living with Parkinson’s.

[How to Use This Guide & Building Your Support Team](/sites/default/files/documents/How-to-Use-Pointers-Guide.pdf "How-to-Use-Pointers-Guide.pdf")  
[Everyday Movement](/sites/default/files/documents/Everyday-Movement-Pointers.pdf "Everyday-Movement-Pointers.pdf")  
[Getting Dressed](/sites/default/files/documents/Getting-Dressed-Pointers.pdf "Getting-Dressed-Pointers.pdf")  
[Personal Care](/sites/default/files/documents/Personal-Care-Pointers.pdf "Personal-Care-Pointers.pdf")  
[Mealtimes & Swallowing](/sites/default/files/documents/Mealtimes-Swallowing-Pointers.pdf "Mealtimes-Swallowing-Pointers.pdf")  
[Sleep & Moving in Bed](/sites/default/files/documents/Sleep-Bed-Pointers.pdf "Sleep-Bed-Pointers.pdf")  
[Thinking Changes & Daily Life](/sites/default/files/documents/Thinking-Changes-Daily-Life-Pointers.pdf "Thinking-Changes-Daily-Life-Pointers.pdf")

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