Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Most people who develop Parkinson’s are over 50, but younger people can develop it too. Parkinson’s develops when cells in the brain stop working properly and are lost over time.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s develop slowly over the years and can vary from person to person, but technology can help support you in managing some of the symptoms.
Free Parkinson's resources
Parkinson's and Technology factsheet
Our factsheet gives an overview of how technology can make things easier for people living with Parkinson's.
My Computer My Way Parkinson's guides
My Computer My Way offers a series of step by step guides to adjust your computer, laptop, tablet or phone to make it easier to use. For example, slowing down your mouse or stopping unwanted key strokes.
How technology can help people with Parkinson's webinar
Parkinson's UK & AbilityNet explores how tech can help overcome some of the barriers Parkinson’s can create.
Top apps for people living with Parkinson's
Apps can help support you in managing some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s. We listed some examples in our blog.
Parkinson’s and technology: a volunteer’s story
AbilityNet Coordinator, Andrew Harding, has Parkinson's and shares how the condition affects his ability to use technology.
Learn how to change your iPad/iPhone settings to help with tremors (shaking)
Read how to change the settings on your iPad and iPhone to help with tremors (shaking), a main symptoms of Parkinson's, in our blog.
Parkinson's UK and AbilityNet working together to help clients
Both charities have partnered up to help people with Parkinson’s and their carers learn how to get online and use digital devices.
Tech tips to help people with Parkinson's
As part of World Parkinson's Day and joining efforts to #UniteForParkinsons, AbilityNet hosted a free webinar about Parkinson's and technology.
Ask for help from our Tech volunteers
Our Tech volunteers provide free IT support to older people and disabled people of any age. They can help you with all sorts of technology challenges.
More help from AbilityNet
- Call our helpline for one-to-one help – 0300 180 0028
- Please note: calls to our helpline number cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls, and AbilityNet does not receive any money from these calls
- Ask for help from our Tech volunteers
- Learn about our workplace training
- Learn about our accessibility training