Patients and Caregivers

Caregiving may be one of the most important roles you will undertake in your lifetime.

Caregiving is not easy, nor is it something most of us are prepared to do. Like most people, you are generally unprepared for the many demands the disease puts on both you and your partner. You have a million questions about your family member or friend’s illness. Like many you have a job and are juggling several responsibilities. Your family member or friend may require a lot of assistance or you will need help providing care for them.

Most caregivers feel alone, helpless, confused, unprepared and unable to provide for the needs of the Parkinson's Disease patient. The best way to support yourself and your loved on is to learn about being a caregiver. This will help you feel supported and more comfortable in your role.