Parkinson's Patients
Support Groups, Inc.
of Northern & Central California
Support Groups, Inc.
of Northern & Central California
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Understanding PD
Caregiver's Corner
Information and Tips for Caregivers
PPSG has compiled a set of documents and weblinks containing helpful information for Parkinson's caregivers.
Click on the following document titles to view them. The documents are in pdf-format, so they may be downloaded and printed.
- Glossary of PD Terms (source WebMD)
- Tips on Self-care for Caregivers
- TakeCare! - A Guide for Caregivers
The Comfort of Home for Parkinson's Disease: A Guide for Caregivers (recommended book for caregivers)
PD Organizations offering Support for Caregivers
American Parkinson Disease Association - Caregiving Service
The Michael J Fox Foundation - Support and Caregiving
National Parkinson Foundation - for Caregivers
Parkinsons Action Network - For Caregivers
Parkinson Disease Foundation - Caregiving and Family Support
National Support for Caregivers
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Caregiver.com
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
Well Spouse Association
State and Local Support for Caregivers
Avenidas
California Caregiver Resource Centers
Preparing for Hospital Visits
Aware in Care kit from the National Parkinson Foundation
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research & AbbVie have partnered to create Partners in Parkinson’s, a health initiative which provides new educational tools and resources to help Parkinson’s patients and caregivers optimize care at every stage of the disease. These resources include a Movement Disorder Specialist Finder tool, Parkinson's Disease Advocates who provide one-on-one support via phone or email, and in-person educational events around the country.
Information and Tips for Caregivers
PPSG has compiled a set of documents and weblinks containing helpful information for Parkinson's caregivers.
Documents
- Glossary of PD Terms (source WebMD)
- Tips on Self-care for Caregivers
- TakeCare! - A Guide for Caregivers
Weblinks
PD Organizations offering Support for Caregivers
American Parkinson Disease Association - Caregiving Service
The Michael J Fox Foundation - Support and Caregiving
National Parkinson Foundation - for Caregivers
Parkinsons Action Network - For Caregivers
Parkinson Disease Foundation - Caregiving and Family Support
National Support for Caregivers
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Caregiver.com
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
Well Spouse Association
State and Local Support for Caregivers
Avenidas
California Caregiver Resource Centers
Preparing for Hospital Visits
Aware in Care kit from the National Parkinson Foundation
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research & AbbVie have partnered to create Partners in Parkinson’s, a health initiative which provides new educational tools and resources to help Parkinson’s patients and caregivers optimize care at every stage of the disease. These resources include a Movement Disorder Specialist Finder tool, Parkinson's Disease Advocates who provide one-on-one support via phone or email, and in-person educational events around the country.
