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The Many Responsibilities of a Care Partner
Care partners provide support in many ways. What you do as a care partner can vary from day to day and over time as Parkinson’ s evolves. You may already do some or all of the tasks on this list; other tasks may surprise you. This list isn’ t comprehensive: You may also support your loved one in ways that aren’ t listed here, or you may find you never take any of these tasks on at all.
Health Care Social
Driving to and joining medical appointments
Picking up, organizing and managing medication
Calling the insurance company
Coordinating home modifications for safety and accessibility
Coordinating social visits with family and friends
Ensuring your loved one is comfortable in social settings
Supporting hobbies and other joyful activities
Keeping a loved one company while the primary care partner takes a break
Emotional Everyday Life and Logistics
Listening without judgement Helping process worries or concerns
Planning for the future, however far ahead you wish to plan
Documenting your loved one’ s life stories and personal history
Overseeing day-to-day planning and organization( such as cooking, cleaning and finances)
Assisting with bathing, dressing, shaving or applying makeup
Coordinating non-health related activities like home repair, pet grooming or childcare
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