Caregiver Resources
Caring for a person with Parkinson’s disease can be both a demanding and rewarding task. Parkinson’s not only affects the person, but in most cases, the whole family and the person’s network of friends. A caregiver can have multiple responsibilities – helping their loved one with planning a daily schedule, assisting with self-care activities, managing medications, doctor’s visits, running a household, and making an assortment of financial decisions. These things can be stressful and overwhelming.
Here are a few tips and resources to ensure that you are receiving the care you need so that both you and your person with Parkinson’s have the best quality of life possible.
Self-Care Tips
- Davis Phinney Foundation: Parkinson’s Care Partners: 9 Ways to Get the Care You Need
- Davis Phinney Foundation: How to Stay Healthy and Avoid Burnout as a Parkinson’s Care Partner
- Parkinson’s Disease Information for Caregivers
Get Support
Planning and Education
Resources and support groups can also be found in the Events or In Your Area sections of this website.