Caregiver's Corner
Palliative Care for Parkinson's Disease
This is a great article about palliative care (NOT hospice) for Parkinsons disease from the Annals of Palliative Medicine:
Click here to view the article
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Prepare to Care: A Caregiving Planning Guide for Families
Prepare to Care: A Resource Guide for Families was developed by
AARP to help make the job more manageable. It includes information on
how to have vital conversations with older family members, organize
important documents, assess your loved one's needs and locate important
resources. Click here to get your free copy. |
Parkinson's Better Halves 3
This Facebook group is designed only for the wives who are caregivers of those wonderful hubbies who suffer with Parkinson's Disease. No subject is taboo! |
Choosing a Hospice: 16 Questions to Ask
How do you find the most appropriate hospice? Experts at American Hospice Foundation have put together a list of questions to ask when choosing a hospice service. Answers to these questions will help you assess the quality of care and help you make an informed choice. |
Tips for Caring for Someone with Parkinson's
It’s always devastating when a loved one is diagnosed with a life changing disease like Parkinson’s. While naturally, people tend to gravitate towards providing comfort, resources and coping mechanisms, there is always someone else that needs to be thought of: their caregiver. Click here to read the article. |
Backup Plans
Sometimes family caregivers die before their patients. Here's how to prepare for the worst-case scenario: By Natalie Pompilio Published in the Oct-Nov issue of |
Caregiver Self-Care Activity Book
The VA Caregiver Support Line Celebrates Veteran Caregivers "Caregiving Around the Clock" Click here to view the VA Caregiver Self-Care Activity Book |
Caregiving for People Living with Parkinson’s
Caring for a loved one with PD can be a challenging job, especially as the disease progresses. Get prepared, take care of yourself, and get help. Don’t try to do it all yourself. Work to maintain a good relationship with your loved one with PD and encourage them to stay active. Caregiving starts with education. From Family Caregiver Alliance |
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