## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [For Care Partners](/resources-support/carepartners) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [For Care Partners](/resources-support/carepartners) # Care Partner Resources ## 💡 Quick Summary - The Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline (1-800-4PD-INFO) provides up-to-date information, referrals and support for care partners in English and Spanish. - Resources cover aging, caregiving, healthcare professionals, government agencies, medication assistance, [finances](/living-with-parkinsons/legal-financial/financial "Financial"), legal issues, daily living and end-of-life planning. - We have books, fact sheets and videos/webinars designed to help care partners navigate Parkinson’s care. - Join PD Conversations discussion groups to connect with others, share experiences and [find community support](/node/51 "In Your Area 50/50"). ![Husband and wife sitting on the bed looking at a tablet](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/CarePartnerResources.jpg?itok=3XUp3ge2) There are many types of organizations that offer diverse types of resources, services, information and support. ### Contact the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline Your first call can always be to the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline at **1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636)**. Helpline specialists provide up-to-date information about Parkinson’s, referrals to healthcare professionals, community resources. Call us Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. or email us any time at [**Helpline@Parkinson.org**](mailto:helpline@parkinson.org). - ### Aging Resources These organizations offer information about services for older adults. - **[US Aging](https://www.usaging.org/)**[**: Eldercare Locator**](https://www.usaging.org/) 202-872-0888 - [**Alliance for Aging**](https://allianceforaging.org/): 800-96-ELDER (800-963-5337) - [**Health in Aging**](https://www.healthinaging.org/): 800-563-4916 - ### Caregiver Resources These groups provide a range of options for caregiver education, support and networking. - [**AARP Caregiving**](https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/): 877-333-5885 - [**Family Caregiver Alliance**](https://www.caregiver.org/): 800-445-8106 - [**Well Spouse Association**](https://wellspouse.org/): 800-838-0879 - [**ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center**](https://archrespite.org/respitelocator): 919-490-5577 - [**Caregiver Action Network**](https://www.caregiveraction.org/): 202-454-3970; Check out the [**Family Caregiver Toolbox**](https://www.caregiveraction.org/family-caregiver-toolbox) - [**Connecting with Caregivers**](https://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/consumers/index?tab=3), from the American Psychological Association - [**Family Caregiver Council**](https://familycaregivercouncil.com/) - [**Lotsa Helping Hands**](https://lotsahelpinghands.com/) - [**National Adult Day Services Association**](https://www.nadsa.org/consumers/): 877-745-1440 - [**National Alliance for Caregiving**](https://www.caregiving.org/): 301-718-8444 - [**Next Step in Care**](https://www.nextstepincare.org/left_top_menu/Caregiver_Home/) - ### Healthcare Professionals Different types of healthcare professionals can help along caregiving journey: - [**Aging Life Care Association**](https://www.aginglifecare.org/ALCAWEB/What_is_Aging_Life_Care/Search/Find_an_Expert.aspx?websitekey=52320976-b875-4a55-9154-57aeb74e278e): 520-881-8008 - [**Find a Mental Health Therapist**](https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/?utm_source=PT_Psych_Today&utm_medium=House_Link&utm_campaign=PT_TopNav_Find_TherapistA) - [**Visiting Nurse Associations of America**](http://vnaa.org/find-a-provider) - [**Find a Physical Therapist**](https://aptaapps.apta.org//APTAPTDirectory/FindAPTDirectory.aspx): Search for a therapist with a specialty in geriatric or neurological rehabilitation - [**Find a Speech-Language Pathologist**](https://www.asha.org/profind/) - [**Find an LSVT-Certified Clinician**](https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTFindClinicians) (Search for LSVT LOUD speech-language clinicians and LSVT BIG physical and occupational therapists) - **[Find a P](https://www.pwr4life.org/professional-directory/)[WR! Moves Certified Therapist or Instructor](https://www.pwr4life.org/professional-directory/)** - **[Find a Parkinson's Voice Project S](https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/our-speech-therapy-program/find-a-provider/)**[**PEAK OUT Provider**](https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/our-speech-therapy-program/find-a-provider/) ### Join A Team Training The Parkinson’s Foundation offers PD care training for healthcare professionals. To find a healthcare professional who has completed our Team Training, call our Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636). [LEARN MORE](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/professionals/in-person-learning/team-training) - ### U.S. Government Agencies You and your loved one might be eligible for various government programs. Call or visit their sites for information and to find out if you qualify. - **[Administration for Community Living](https://acl.gov/)**[**: Programs, Networks and Focus Areas**](https://acl.gov/programs/acl-programs-z) - [**Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services**](https://www.medicare.gov/): 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) - [**Job Accommodation Network**](https://askjan.org/) - [**Social Security Administration**](https://www.ssa.gov/): 800-772-1213 - **[US Aging: Eldercare Locator](https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx)** - [**U.S. Department of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy**](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/topics) 1-866-487-2365 - [**Veterans Administration**](https://www.va.gov/)[ **(VA)**](https://www.va.gov/): 800-827-1000. - **[Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECC)](https://www.parkinsons.va.gov/)** - **[VA Caregivers Support Line](https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp)** 1-855-260-3274 - ### Medication Assistance There are general medication assistance programs as well as programs specifically for low-income individuals and families. - [**The Assistance Fund**](https://tafcares.org/) 855-845-3663 - [**Medicare Savings Programs**](https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs): 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) - [**Medicare Part D Extra Help Program**](https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help) - [**NeedyMeds**](https://www.needymeds.org/): 800-503-6897 - [**RxAssist**](https://www.rxassist.org/patients): Some pharmaceutical companies provide medication to people who cannot afford it. This database lists these patient assistance programs. - [**Patient Access Network Foundation**](https://panfoundation.org/disease-funds/parkinsons-disease/): an organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for prescribed medications. People with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) may be eligible for financial assistance related to their treatment through a program administered by the [**National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)**](https://rarediseases.org/). For information, contact NORD at [**Noh@RareDiseases.org**](mailto:noh@rarediseases.org) or 844-827-8743. - ### Financial, Legal and Insurance Issues These groups can help you navigate the unique, complex issues facing seniors and people with disabilities and help you access crucial services (such as, affordable healthcare). - [**Medicare Rights Center**](https://www.medicarerights.org/): 800-333-4114 - [**National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys**](https://www.naela.org/) - [**Patient Advocate Foundation**](https://www.patientadvocate.org/): 800-532-5274 - [**State Health Insurance Assistance Program**](https://www.shiphelp.org/) - ### Activities of Daily Living There are many companies that offer products to help with [**activities of daily living**](/resources-support/carepartners/advanced/daily-living "Activities of Daily Living"). Learn more about these devices on our individual pages: - [**Mobility**](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/mobility "Mobility") - [**Getting Dressed**](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/dressing "Getting Dressed") - [**Mealtime & Dining Out**](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/eating "Mealtime & Dining Out ") - [**Assistive Technology & Devices**](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/assistive-tech-devices "Assistive Technology & Devices") Assistive devices and products may be covered by Medicare, with a doctor’s order and if deemed medically necessary. In this case, they are referred to as durable medical equipment (DME). - ### End-of-Life Planning These groups offer resources, guidance and support to help you plan ahead and provide care. - [**Aging with Dignity**](https://agingwithdignity.org/): 800-537-2118 - [**National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Caring**](https://www.caringinfo.org/): 800-658-8898 - **[POLST: Portable Medical Orders](https://polst.org/)** 202-780-8352 - [**The Conversation Project**](https://theconversationproject.org/) ![nan nop corrigan](/sites/default/files/styles/535x680/public/images/nan_nop_corrigan.png?h=c9aea1bc&itok=93DE84jO) MY PD STORY: Nan Nop Corrigan "I feel blessed because of my work. Caring for and loving people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), or any disease, is very important to my patients, their families and me." [ READ Nan's STORY ](/living-with-parkinsons/stories/nan-nop-corrigan) ### Parkinson's Foundation Helpline Contact our Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) or Helpline@Parkinson.org for answers to your Parkinson’s questions. Helpline specialists can assist you in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. 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