T = TIME (not technology) - being present, holding hands, looking into eyes
U = UNDERSTANDING - try to avoid misunderstanding by giving benefit of the doubt
L = LIVE QUALITY (lifestyle choice) - support choice of caregiver & where to live
I = INCREASED AWARENESS - learn more about the disease process
P = PILLS ON TIME - structure/schedule/routine provides security
S = SUPPORT - (encouragement) - wait patiently while s/he does it on her own
Karen Painter, another Parkinson’s patient, designed the logo used today, with a red tulip and 2 leaves in the shape of “P” and “D”. Since 2010, Karen’s red tulip has been universally used as the logo or symbol for Parkinson’s.
