I am in early PD and my main issue is remembering to take my meds on time.
I have Apple products, so am weighing up the benefits of buying an Apple Watch. The series 12 is rumoured to be coming out this September, but it is not suggested that it will have improved health features.
From reading info on this forum and internet, it seems that probably for me at this stage, the main benefit will be to get me to better focus on exercise. I do some, but need to do more. I monitor my blood pressure already and I sleep OK. My would prefer to spend less time thinking about PD than more.
It is a big financial layout, so I would appreciate input from people with early PD as to how it has improved their daily life. I was hoping for up to date info on this. Thanks.
Hello @Ambrose5, thank you for your post. We understand there is a lot to take in at the beginning. It’s great to hear you’re exploring what would be most beneficial for you to try right now. We hope the community can share their advice and personal experience to help.
Exercise is a good idea; being active for 2.5 hours a week can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. We’ve got information to help you get active and stay active: Physical activity and exercise | Parkinson's UK
Welcome to the group.
Any of the new watches Apple, Samsung, Huawei, etc are really good to measure exercise, health and a lot more other aspects.
As you say you already have Apple products so the Apple watch makes sense.
However you really do not have to have the new 12, the 10 is as good for the health measurements and will be substantially cheaper.
I got an Apple Watch SE 2024 for £179 last year and it does everything I need. Reminds me to take my meds, to stand if I have been sitting for too long, automatically recording my activity (walking, cycling etc.), let’s know how well I have slept and has fall detection that can send a message to anyone in your contacts if it happens.
Like you, I only got this due to having other apple products.
