PD Buddy is a free, easy-to-use app that aims to help you stay in control of your symptoms and keep you connected with a community that understands, whether a person with Parkinson's or a carer.
Key Functionalities:
- Stay connected: Built-in community features allow you to find and chat with others, including dedicated support and connection for carers.
- Daily news and research: Stay informed with the latest research, explained in simple terms so you know exactly what it means for your daily life.
- AI-powered symptom tracking: Easily log your symptoms and receive daily, personalised recommendations. Our AI analyses your data to suggest small adjustments to help you feel better each day.
- All-in-one health hub: Connect your smart wearables to keep all your health data (e.g. steps, sleep, and heart rate) in one convenient place.
- Daily routines and habits: Access habit tracking and daily routines specifically designed to meet the unique needs of people with Parkinson’s.
- Movement and mindset library: Access a huge database of helpful exercises, daily cognitive challenges to keep the mind sharp, and guided meditations.
- Parkinson’s-friendly recipes: Enjoy a collection of recipes tailored to support brain health and manage common nutritional needs.
- Community hacks: Learn practical tips from others on how to manage specific symptoms like insomnia, constipation, or "off" periods.
- Web accessibility: For those who prefer a larger screen or do not use a smartphone, some features are available via Parkinson’s Insight on the web.
- Entirely free: Completely free app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
PD Buddy was developed by Beatrice Zatorska, a technologist who built the app for her husband after his diagnosis. What started as a personal project to support her family has grown into a global community, with over 10,000 people already using the app to manage their journey. Beatrice continues to develop and improve the platform every day, ensuring it gets better and better for everyone who relies on it.
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