When someone you love is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it is natural to feel a range of emotions from confusion to anger to fear. Taking care of yourself is as important as caring for your loved one with PD.
APDA is here to help with resources and support programs designed specifically for you.
Caregiver Support Series
Throughout the year we offer several sessions of the 6-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers series.
Powerful Tools is a six week educational series designed to provide you, the caregiver, with tools needed to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one. Classes consist of interactive sessions; discussions and brainstorming to help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action in your life. Class participants are given the Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and the class follow a structured curriculum.
Space is Limited
Next Sessions: NEW DATES
- Virtual Monday nights 6:15pm – 8:00pm PT: Feb. 13 – March 20, 2023
- Virtual Friday Afternoons 1:00pm – 2:45pm PT: Feb 17 – March 24, 2023
- In-Person Program (APDA Seattle, WA Office) coming SPRING 2023
Space is Limited! To get on the list for any of the above program:
Contact us at 206-695-2905, apdanw@apdaparkinson.org
APDA Literature
- Download our publication called Becoming a Care Partner to learn about ways you can handle some of the challenges of being a care partner.
- When a parent has Parkinson’s disease, the couple may wonder how to talk to their children about the diagnosis. My Mommy Has PD….But It’s Okay is a guide for young children about Parkinson’s disease
CarePartner Support Groups
- Find CarePartner Support Groups in your local area: Visit Support Group Listings
- Join APDA’s new online community support forum with Smart Patients.
National Caregiver Resources
- Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resources: Find your local office
- Caregiver Action Network
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- National Family Caregiver Support Program
- Well Spouse Association