Can someone with Parkinson’s live alone?
Yes, but with some simple steps to maintain emotional well-being.
2 min
Living alone is possible for many people with Parkinson’s.
As the disease is unique in each individual, there is no single approach to self-care and independence¹. Seeing friends or family, staying active, being involved in work or hobbies, and having a support group are all important aspects to maintaining quality of life and encouraging emotional well-being¹,².
Changes such as decluttering, purchasing easy-to-use utensils in the kitchen, and perhaps seeking help with household chores may all be helpful to someone who lives alone¹.
1 - Living alone with Parkinson’s disease. ParkinsonsDisease.net. Available at: https://parkinsonsdisease.net/living/living-alone. Accessed October 2023.
2 - Living alone. Parkinson’s Foundation. Available at: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/management/living-alone. Accessed October 2023.
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Date of preparation: October 2023