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Does Anyone Have A Hard Time Hooking Their Cars Seatbelt Due To Their Hands Being Weak And Shaking?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pennsylvania New Albany

I bought short seatbelt extenders so the belt would fasten in front of me and not way back on my side. They work great and can be easily removed. Just a thought to maybe make things a little easier

December 4, 2024
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December 7, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have never even heard of seatbelt extenders. It sounds like a brilliant idea. I'll get some and keep them in my purse. Then I'll have them handy in whoever's car I travel.

December 4, 2024
MyParkinsonsTeam

Weakness and shaking in the hands, common symptoms of Parkinson's, can indeed make tasks like fastening a seatbelt challenging. Using short seatbelt extenders, as you mentioned, is a practical solution to make fastening easier and more accessible. It's always great to find adaptive tools that help maintain independence and Show Full Answer

Weakness and shaking in the hands, common symptoms of Parkinson's, can indeed make tasks like fastening a seatbelt challenging. Using short seatbelt extenders, as you mentioned, is a practical solution to make fastening easier and more accessible. It's always great to find adaptive tools that help maintain independence and safety while driving.

December 4, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks.

December 6, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Good idea.

December 4, 2024

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