Caring for someone with Parkinson's

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. 

Sarah is mum to Alex, who has Parkinson’s, and was diagnosed when he was just 11 years old. Sarah shares her experience of being both a mum and carer to her son.

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.