An Inside Look at Being a Parkinson’s Care Partner

I recently participated in an online meeting where staff members of various Parkinson’s organizations were commenting on the forced necessity of moving support, education, and exercise programs online to continue...

Having been a Parkinson’s disease care partner for over twenty years, I sincerely understand how tremendously hard it is to carve out time for a caregiver to care for one’s...

It is common to find the use of these two terms within the Parkinson’s disease community. However, they are rarely defined. It occurred to me to take time to show,...

Being a care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can have many rewards and many moments of stress. With the focus on medical appointments being mainly on the...

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who...

Caregiving can be challenging when you live in the same area as a loved one, but it can be even trickier if you’re long-distance. Thankfully, social media and communication apps...

This is Part One in a series of three articles that focuses on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep as a caregiver. If you care for a...

These are some of the biggest challenges I have faced as a doctor and caregiver, so I thought perhaps these pearls would help with the frustration many of us struggle...

As a caregiver or care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, it’s likely you’ve been educated in the importance of self-care. Perhaps a well-intentioned family member, medical professional,...