Caring for someone with Parkinson's
Do you help support or care for a partner, friend or family member with Parkinson's? We're here for you too.
Do you care for someone with Parkinson's? You might be a family member, a partner, or a friend, providing care and support to someone with Parkinson's.
Whether you provide care and support for someone who has recently been diagnosed, or who has been living with Parkinson’s for a while, we have practical tips and information that’s right for you.
Find the support you need
As someone's Parkinson's develops, their care needs may change. We can support you through this.
Working and caring for someone can be challenging, but we can provide information to help you manage.
If you're under 18 years old and support someone with Parkinson's, we have guidance for you.
Caring for someone with Parkinson's can be challenging. We want you to take care of yourself and your wellbeing.
If you care for someone with Parkinson's, we have a guide for you. It looks at issues that may affect you.
It offers practical help and advice, whether you provide care and support for someone who has recently been diagnosed, or someone who has been living with Parkinson's for a while.
We’re currently reviewing our information for family, carers and friends, and would love to hear your feedback. So if there’s anything we’ve missed, or have thoughts on what we could be doing better, then please get in touch. Email [email protected].
Find local groups, support and social activities
There is lots of in-person and online support to help you live well with Parkinson’s. Search to find your nearest local group, emotional and practical support, health and wellbeing services or social activities.
How to safely provide assistance
If your loved one has Parkinson’s and needs your help doing certain actions, then knowing how to safely lift, move and handle them is important. Specialist physiotherapist Bhanu Ramaswamy tells us more.
My husband has Parkinson's
"People always say 'How's Ron?', they never say "'How are you?"
Being a carer can be hard, especially if you have a farm to look after too.
Hear about Elizabeth's experiences in our short video.
Support for carers
Our helpline and Parkinson's local advisers are here to answer any questions you have about your recent diagnosis and life with Parkinson's.
Call us on 0808 800 0303.
If you care for someone with Parkinson's, you might find it useful to keep a diary.
Real life stories from our magazine
How do you look after yourself if you look after someone with Parkinson’s? What keeps you going? What makes life easier? Here, you share your tips for other family, friends and carers of people with Parkinson's.
Chris is 78 and is a carer for his wife Ann, who is 72 and has been living with Parkinson’s for over 12 years. Here he shares their journey together - and what living with Parkinson's has taught him.
"Caring is constant, even the little things – I never sit down at a table in a cafe first for example, it’s me that gets the coffee. I am always considering David."
Elaine met her partner David, who has Parkinson's, 9 years ago. Here she talks about caring for him, but how they face the challenges together.
Retired GP Anil talks about his role as both a husband and carer for his wife Ramila, who has had Parkinson's for 10 years.
Les lives in rural Scotland with his wife, Jo, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016. Here he describes the challenges they’ve faced along the way and shares how they’ve adapted to life with the condition.
Jim and Jane have been married for 46 years and live in Clackmannanshire in Central Scotland. Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 7 years ago. Here the couple talk about moving forward positively with Parkinson’s, together.
Sachdev and Mito have been married since 1973. 49 years, a move from India to England and 4 children later, Sachdev is now a full-time carer for Mito, who has multiple health problems, including Parkinson’s. Here he shares their story.