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Other Support Providers
Elder Law or Other Attorney
An attorney can help navigate legal, financial and health care challenges, including disability coverage, long-term care planning, estate planning, asset protection, advance directives, care and facility costs, and more.
Family, Friends and Other Care Partners
Family and friends can support by tapping into their own skills, and other care partners who are going or have gone through similar experiences can help you navigate your personal journey.
Financial Planner or Certified Public Accountant( CPA)
A financial planner or CPA can conduct a comprehensive financial review, assess health care costs, and create a plan to approach long-term care, navigate challenges like loss of income or insurance coverage, coordinate with legal professionals about wills, trusts and power of attorney, and more.
Paid Caregivers
Professional or paid caregivers have a wide range of training, skills and experience, and offer different types of assistance. Some provide personal care( like help getting ready in the morning or administering meds) while others offer lifestyle support( like companionship or light housekeeping). Cost and insurane coverage for these services varies.
Social Worker
A social worker can help you understand your insurance coverage and benefits and direct you to resources for financial planning and medication assistance. They can also talk through advanced care options, connect you with resources like your local Area Agency on Aging, research housing options; help you vet professional caregivers, companies or facilities; and provide tips on touring and interviewing.
This resource is part of Facing Parkinson’ s Together: A Guide for Care Partners, created by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson ' s Research. To download the full guide, please visit michaeljfox. org / care-partners or scan the QR code.