## 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 # 9 Ways #CarePartnersCan Find Support Oct 20, 2022 ![#CarePartnersCan Campaign](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/carepartnerscan-campaign.png?itok=XC4lOh-V) Every November, the Parkinson’s Foundation joins with organizations across the country to honor care partners for National Family Caregivers Month. This year, we aim to empower care partners with resources that help them and their loved ones with Parkinson’s disease (PD) live better lives. Just as care partners take on many responsibilities, with some help, care partners can take action to improve the caregiving experience. We’re using the hashtag **#CarePartnersCan** on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/parkinsondotorg), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/parkinsondotorg/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/parkinsondotorg) to share information and recognize the incredible work care partners do every day. Read our top 9 ways **\#CarePartnersCan** find support this month and beyond: 1. **Contact our Helpline.** [Helpline](/resources-support/helpline "Helpline") specialists answer your PD care partner questions and provide referrals to local healthcare professionals and wellness programs. Call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) or email . 2. **Take a free care partner course.** Learn strategies for caring for your loved one (and yourself) as you navigate PD. Our [Care Partner Program](https://education.parkinson.org/community-education/carepartner) offers self-paced online courses that feature conversations with care partners and lessons from health professionals. 3. **Connect with your Parkinson’s Foundation Chapter.** Getting involved with your local chapter can help you build connections in your community. [Find a chapter near you](/your-area "In Your Area") to discover local programs and resources. 4. **Attend a Care Partner Summit.** The 2022 Care Partner Summit will bring care partners together to provide them with tools to understand more about Parkinson’s and to manage their caregiving role. Connect with fellow care partners at one of our [in-person](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/events?_page=1&keywords=care%20partner%20summit&_limit=6)[ or ](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/events?_page=1&keywords=care%20partner%20summit&_limit=6)[online](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/events?_page=1&keywords=care%20partner%20summit&_limit=6)[ summits](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/events?_page=1&keywords=care%20partner%20summit&_limit=6). 5. **Make plans with your loved one.** Register for weekly virtual events through [PD Health @ Home](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth "PD Health @ Home"), including exercise classes you can do together. Connect with the PD community near you at an [in-person event](/resources-support/events "Events"). 6. **Join a support group.** Support groups can help you meet care partners who share similar experiences. Connect with your [local chapter](/your-area "In Your Area") to find an in-person support group or join [PD Conversations](https://www.pdconversations.org/s/), our online network of support. *BONUS Tip: Haven’t found your perfect support group? Consider starting your own with our [Support Group Leader Guide](/library/books/support-group-leader-guide "Support Group Leader Guide").* 7. **Practice self-care.** Taking care of yourself helps you take better care of your loved one with PD. Read our blog article on [care partner burnout](/blog/care/address-prevent-burnout "How to Address and Prevent Care Partner Burnout") to learn how to prevent burnout and stay healthy. 8. **Listen to our podcast.** Always juggling tasks? Listen to experts discuss the latest in Parkinson’s on our podcast, [Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/pd-library?_page=1&keywords=&_limit=9&library_connection=12&library_type=20), available wherever you listen to podcasts. 9. **Explore our website.** [Our website](/node/79 "Homepage") features new articles written for care partners. Learn about all stages of the care partner journey and the resources that can help. ### Pay it Forward for Parkinson’s During [National Family Caregivers Month](https://www.parkinson.org/caregiversmonth), take the challenge to spread kindness and raise funds for the Parkinson's Foundation. Participants will work to complete 30 Acts of Kindness on their Pay it Forward Calendar while spreading gratitude this November. As part of the PD community, you're helping raise awareness and funds that will bring us one step closer to a world without Parkinson’s while making lives better for people living with PD today. Download the [calendar](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/Calendar%20Pay%20It%20Forward-All.pdf) or [bingo card](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/Bingo-Pay-It-Forward.pdf) today to get started! [START NOW](https://www.facebook.com/groups/pfkindness/) **\#CarePartnersCan use these tips to find support for themselves and their loved one with Parkinson’s. Learn how you can celebrate National Family Caregivers Month at** [**Parkinson.org/CaregiversMonth**](https://www.parkinson.org/caregiversmonth)**.** ### Connect with Others Explore our PD Conversations discussion groups to find answers or talk to others going through similar experiences. [Join Now](https://www.pdconversations.org/) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn