If you are the primary caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease, there are many ways you can support them. Ideally, your support will actually promote their independence so they can continue to live safely yet with integrity.
In this video, learn tips to support a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, according to Jason Krellman, PhD, Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Jason Krellman, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
Family Caregiver Alliance. (n.d.). Parkinson’s disease and caregiving.
Parkinson’s Foundation. (n.d.). Falls prevention.
Parkinson’s Foundation. (n.d.). For care partners.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
