Aware in Care Kit

In the USA The National Parkinson Foundation have created an 'Aware in Care Kit' which is available for free to residents of the USA. Having not heard about this kit, a very kind lady sent one to me and I have since been encouraging people to use this well thought out aid and adopt a similar system in other countries. When a Parkinson's patient is hospitalized, for what ever reason, it is important that medications are given according to the patient's schedule. It would surprise you at how little the staff in a general ward know about Parkinson's. When admitted to the orthopaedic ward for example, it is highly unlikely that anyone there would realise the importance of when Parkinson's medications should be taken, and  that any deviation from one's schedule can have some appalling effects. By using this kit, not only are you ensuring your best welfare during a hospital stay, but educating the staff and possibly helping other fellow sufferers in future when hospitalised. Here is a link to a short video about this kit. However good the hospital you attend, one should always be aware of what medications are being administered, and possibly one's caregiver may need to take over this role if you are not well enough. There are many drugs administered in hospital that can have an adverse effect with Parkinson's medications, so don't be afraid to question any medication that you may have not heard of. Better to be on the cautious side, and not have the misfortune of having to deal with adverse effects.