How are the Terms Care Partner and Caregiver Different?It is common to find the use of these two terms within the Parkinson’s disease community. However, they are rarely defined. It...reactionscomments
The Power of Your Personal StoryOver eighteen years ago, I attended my first Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) forum in Washington, DC and I became an advocate for...reactions1comment
For Caregivers - On the Road...with Parkinson's Part IIIIn my previous two postings about traveling with someone with Parkinson’s, I’ve shared experiences we encountered traveling by air and train. Since...reactions1comment
For Caregivers - On the Road...with Parkinson's Part IIAs I mentioned in Part I of this series, we’ve experienced a few challenges as my husband and I have traveled with...reactionscomments
For Caregivers: On The Road…with Parkinson’s - Part 1My husband and I have done a lot of traveling for work and for fun. Some of these trips have had challenges...reactions2comments
Caregivers & Care Partners: Finding Time To ExerciseHaving been a Parkinson’s disease care partner for over twenty years, I sincerely understand how tremendously hard it is to carve out...reactionscomments
For Caregivers – Benefits of Travel Pre-PlanningVacations are a welcomed break and time to recharge one’s batteries. With a little pre-planning, stress can be reduced and enjoying the...reactions7comments
For Care Partners: Taking Care of Your Health and SelfAs a Parkinson’s disease care partner/caregiver, my “to do” list is pretty long but it recently got much longer due to bronchitis...reactions4comments
Fear of the Future: Caring for Someone with Parkinson’sAs a chronic and progressive disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is emotionally taxing for both the person who has it and their caregiver...reactions12comments
How To Provide Care: 5 Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also...reactions4comments
