Parkinson’s Disease does not just affect the person living with it — it affects the entire family and sometimes, an extended community of friends and other loved ones. If you are the child, parent, grandparent, relative or caregiver to a person with Parkinson’s, you are familiar with how challenging Parkinson’s can be. Your responsibilities may include helping a loved one with daily activities, managing medications and making financial decisions.
Join other caregivers at the Caregiver Support Group that meets during the second half of the regular monthly support meeting in a Zoom breakout group. Mary Farrell also leads a monthly care partner group separate from that, typically the second Tuesday of each month. Look for it on the calendar.
For more information locally, go to the Larimer County Office on Aging website. You can also check out the National Alliance for Caregiving website. This group provides advocacy and information for caregivers. The AARP’s website, Finding the Right Care for Your Loved One, has valuable information about caregiving choices.
Check out the Aspen Club Health & Wellness Services, provided by Poudre Valley Health Systems.
Remember, you also need support. It is equally important for you, as it is for the person with PD, to cope and care for yourself and to begin the process of understanding Parkinson’s Disease. Here’s a caregiver assessment questionnaire that may be helpful in evaluating how you’re doing: Caregiver Assessment Questionnaire
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