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Caregiving Orientation

Find out what to expect as a PD caregiver

As a caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease, you might not know what to expect down the road. If your loved one is still young and healthy, your care giving role might be minimal. However, if your loved one is experiencing the later stages of Parkinson’s disease, you might have a more active role in their care. The key is to educate yourself on the disease and be prepared for some of the unique challenges.

Explore the resources below for more caregiving information:

Living with PD

From the Elephant to the Mountain
Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro

PAR Saved My Life
Life with PD

Yoga and Parkinson's
Paul Zeiger practices yoga with PD