Parkinson’s disease is a condition where a part of your brain deteriorates, causing more severe symptoms over time. 

Patients newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease often receive clinical treatment plans but lack the emotional support, practical guidance, and foundational knowledge needed to navigate the early stages of the condition.

Buddies is an Intrusive kit for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s stage 1,2,3 that informs, prepares, and supports them to feel more confident, independent, and in control of their journey, In collaboration with Parkinson’s Foundation.

 

A safe space to process, information to what to expect, support system. 
User Needs: For long term planning, supportive community, Caregiver self-care tools.

It includes: 10 things to know about Parkinon’s before you google.
A letter to the Caregiver cause they play an important role in. 
Recognizing the signs early.
Finding community and more through the help of parkinon’s foundation website.

Is to Practice tools, mental health and social support, Easy way to communicate care needs to family & doctors.

It includes: Prompts and Questions regarding - How they are feeling lately?, what brought them joy and stress or relief?
Them being able to track symptoms and side effects due to change of medication-all the time.
And a free page to fill up the space as they want.

Cards to remind you, move you, and lift you.

How to Play

Step 1 - Pick a card at random or choose one by color.
Step 2 - Read it out loud—alone or with someone.
Step 3 - Do what it says: reflect, move a little, or take in the thought.
Step 4 - Keep or repeat as often as you like—there’s no right or wrong.

It includes: Three types of cards-

Quotes & Facts
Real words and insights from caregivers and people living with Parkinson’s—offering honesty, clarity, and wisdom.

Reminders
Gentle prompts to pause, breathe, and remember you’re not alone in this journey.

Activities
Simple movements and fun tasks that keep you active, engaged, and connected to your body.

Simple tools to support your needs, today or later.

It includes: After customizing the kit to your needs and stage of Parkinson’s, it comes with a carefully selected toolbox products—chosen just for you to offer the right support at the right time.

The first step after a Parkinson’s diagnosis often meant falling into a maze of irrelevant Google searches, endless articles, random Amazon products, and scattered YouTube videos. Instead of clarity, people were left overwhelmed—trying to piece together answers on their own.

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