## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) Caregiving Topics # Top 10 Essential Caregiver Resources Oct 22, 2024 ![Mother and daughter looking at laptop together](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/top10caregiverresources-blog.jpg?itok=MTobvzKJ) November is Caregivers Month All November we’ll be raising awareness about caregiver burnout. Learn more about how to combat caregiver burnout. [Read more.](/resources-support/carepartners "For Care Partners") Navigating Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a life-long process for [care partners](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners), but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here for you with these top 10 caregiver resources: ### 1. Helpline Our Helpline specialists answer all Parkinson’s and care partner questions and refer health care professionals. Call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) or email [Helpline@Parkinson.org](mailto:Helpline@parkinson.org). ### *2. Care Partner Guide* [This comprehensive guidebook](https://www.parkinson.org/library/books/care-partner-guide) was written for care partners at every stage of PD. In addition to practical tips, you'll find encouraging insights from other care partners, as well as activities, worksheets and resources. ### 3. Podcast As a caregiver, it is important to stay up-to-date on Parkinson’s. Listen to our podcast, *[Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/podcast)*, as we cover PD treatments, research and techniques to help you and your loved one live better every day. Subscribe or listen online. ### 4. Parkinson.org/Caregivers From [beginning your care partner journey](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners/early-journey) to [caring for someone with advanced PD](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners/advanced), our articles are devoted to helping you navigate all stages of PD. ### 5. Videos for Care Partners Our [YouTube playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GtDnCeJSbCvSVi_97cCUeZk) features tips, interviews with care partners, advice for those caring for a loved one with advanced Parkinson's and more. ### 6. Care Partner Courses This set of one-of-a-kind self-paced online courses offers videos, journal prompts and opportunities to connect with care partners about the topics that are most important to you. Enroll now in our [Care Partner Program: Building a Care Partnership](https://education.parkinson.org/community-education/carepartner). ### 7. Expert Briefings Find out what leading PD doctors and other experts have to say through our [Expert Briefings](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/expert-briefings-webinars) webinar series. ### 8. Advanced Parkinson's Information As Parkinson's advances, the care partner role evolves. Read our [Advanced Parkinson's page](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners/advanced), along with the challenges unique to this stage, including [Thinking Changes & Dementia](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners/advanced/dementia) and [Activities of Daily Living](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners/advanced/daily-living). ### 9. PD Library Parkinson’s knowledge is power! Visit our [PD Library](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/pd-library) for our vast collection of free publications and fact sheets. ### 10. Virtual and In-Person Events Explore upcoming virtual events —from on-demand exercise [Fitness Friday](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth#ff) events to expert-led PD deep dives. Ready to build your PD community? [Find an in-person event near you.](/resources-support/events "Events") **For more information about caregiving visit [Parkinson.org/Caregiving](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners).** ## Related Blog Posts ![Older couple walking through a park](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/Caregiver-month-blog.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=7SfvYcAD) Caregiving Topics ### [ 3 Essential Resources for 3 Different Kinds of Care Partners ](/blog/care/essential-resources) READ NOW ![A woman in a wheelchair sits in front of a wall of windows as a man tenderly cares for her](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/Advanced%20PD%20blog.png?h=ed9ce7df&itok=_-qn1xSw) Caregiving Topics ### [ Advanced Parkinson’s Care: Practical Ways to Help Your Loved One ](/blog/care/advanced-parkinsons-care) READ NOW ![Caregiver Burnout](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/Blog%20Previews%20%282%29_0.png?h=9105c3fe&itok=8HZLc9Gx) Caregiving Topics ### [ Finding Balance: 8 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout ](/blog/care/avoiding-burnout) READ NOW [VIEW ALL BLOGS](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/blog) ### Care Partner Resources Explore all stages of the care partner journey and practical tips that can help along the way. 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