Cooking can be a lot of fun for many people. However, for someone who has Parkinson’s disease, it can be a nightmare. While some parts of cooking can be tiring and tough for those with this disease, it doesn’t mean that you can’t work with your elderly loved one so they can cook, as well.

Use the Proper Utensils

One of the best things you can do for your elderly loved one if they want to cook, but they have Parkinson’s disease, is to use the proper utensils. For instance, there are rocker knives that can be used instead of the straight knives. These don’t require as much energy when your elderly loved one is cutting meats or vegetables with them. There are other types of utensils that are designed for those who have Parkinson’s disease, as well.

Have a Better Grip

There are ways to help your elderly loved one get a better grip on things when they are cooking, too. For instance, if your elderly loved one needs to open a jar, they can use a rubber grip or rubber glove, to grab onto the jar easier. If your elderly loved one still can’t open jars or get lids off with a better grip, you or the elder care providers can help them.

Be Organized

If your elderly loved one is going to cook, you should help them to stay organized. You can do this by making sure the ingredients that are needed are already out. You should also make sure any tools, utensils, or other things they will need are out. This requires them to move around less, so they don’t get as tired from cooking.

Be Level

Your elderly loved one will be able to cook better if they are comfortable. You should try to keep things level for your loved one. For instance, you can get them a chair that sits level with the top of their counter. This way, they don’t have to bend down or reach up to high when they are cooking.

Make Things Easier

You and the elder care providers should also help your elderly loved one to pick out recipes that are easier for them to make. The recipes that only require a few steps are more doable for those with Parkinson’s disease than the recipes that have 5 or more steps. You can do a quick search online to find these easier recipes.

Parkinson’s disease is a tough disease to live with. However, if your elderly loved one enjoys cooking, they can still make meals and bake. You and their elder care providers may just have to help them by using these tips.

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Stephen Sternbach

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With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Star Multi Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Star Multi Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Star Multi Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

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