Travel and leisure for people with Parkinson's disease
Travel and leisure activities are a good way to relieve stress and take a break from everyday life. For a person with Parkinson's disease (PD), it can help make to make arrangements well in advance, especially if planning to travel abroad.
Caregivers also need to plan short breaks and holidays into their caring routine. Many PD and carer organizations offer advice on providing temporary or respite care while the main caregiver takes a well-deserved break. This can be a regular arrangement or can be planned to fit in within a longer holiday.
This section contains hints and tips to help people with Parkinson's disease (PD), their caregives and their family members enjoy the full benefit of leisure time, holidays and travel.