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 #  Activities of Daily Living 

 

   

  ## 💡 Quick Summary 

 - Parkinson’s can make daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, sleeping and walking more difficult, but safety strategies can improve quality of life.

- Adaptive tools, [assistive technology](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/assistive-tech-devices "Assistive Technology & Devices") and occupational therapy can support independence and simplify daily routines.

- The Parkinson’s Foundation offers guidance on mobility, freezing, [mealtime](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/eating "Mealtime & Dining Out	"), driving and home safety, plus a Helpline to help you find local resources.

 

   ![Grandpa walking with grandson and granddaughter](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/ActivitiesDailyLiving.jpg?itok=3ZGIER0I)  Sometimes Parkinson’s disease (PD) can complicate the daily activities a person with living with Parkinson’s once did easily, like bathing, dressing, eating, sleeping and even walking. It can be hard to adjust to these changes, but there are ways to improve safety while supporting a good quality of life.

  ###  Safety Checklist 

Learn tips for staying safe in all areas of your home — from the kitchen to the bathroom. Making these practical changes can help keep you aging in place.

 

 [Learn More](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/home-safety) 

 ###  Assistive Technology & Devices 

Explore the adaptive tools and assistive technology that can enhance function, wellbeing and foster continued independence.

 

 [Explore Tools](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/assistive-tech-devices) 

 ###  Getting Dressed 

Parkinson’s symptoms can slow down the process of getting ready. Learn how to adjust your dressing routine with adaptive clothing, hair and makeup tips.

 

 [Learn more](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/dressing) 

 

  ##  Learn more about activities of daily living: 

  ###  [ Mobility ](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/mobility) 

 Learn strategies for improving mobility, along with mobility aid options.

 ###  [ Freezing ](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/freezing) 

 Discover what freezing is, how it affects people with PD and how to work through a freezing episode.

 ###  [ Bathing & Grooming ](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/bathing-grooming) 

 Learn how to adjust your bathing and grooming routine with PD.

 ###  [ Mealtime & Dining Out ](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/eating) 

 Explore strategies for safely preparing meals in the home and tips for dining out.

 ###  [ Driving ](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/driving) 

 Find out how PD can affect driving ability and when it may be time to reduce your driving.

 

 An occupational therapist can also help simplify home safety and independence by suggesting environmental modifications or adaptations. Your doctor can give you a referral for an occupational therapist and/or a home safety assessment.

 ###  Call Our Helpline 

Contact the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) or Helpline@Parkinson.org to find an occupational therapist in your area.

 [Learn More](/resources-support/helpline) 

 

 *Page reviewed by Dr. Bhavana Patel, Movement Disorders Neurologist at the University of Florida, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence.*

  ##  Related Materials 

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###  [ Stress Management for PD ](/library/fact-sheets/stress) 



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