Personalised Parkinson's Awareness Medical ID Cards: Support for Parkinson's Disease Management

Parkinson's Disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system. The condition primarily impacts the motor system, causing tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural instability. Though commonly associated with these uncontrollable movements, Parkinson's also presents a variety of non-motor symptoms, such as cognitive impairment, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and autonomic dysfunction.

Living with Parkinson's Disease can be a daily challenge. The slow progression and increasing limitation of physical movement can have a profound impact on a person's independence, affecting daily activities like eating, dressing, and even walking. Emotional and psychological well-being can also be affected, with feelings of frustration, anxiety, and depression not uncommon.

Our Parkinson's Disease Awareness Cards are designed to aid those living with this condition, providing a simple way for first responders to recognise and understand how to treat the holder. Made from biodegradable plastic, these cards are the same size as a credit card and personalised with the holder's name on the front, and two emergency contacts on the rear. This personal touch can prove invaluable in situations where the individual may find it difficult to communicate or deal with a situation on their own.