For care partners

Supporting or caring for someone living with Parkinson’s can be deeply meaningful, but it also comes with challenges that change over time.

Whether you’re a spouse, family member, or friend, your role matters, and so does your well-being.

A practical tool for care partners

This practical, insightful book is an invaluable resource. It delivers supportive, accurate information to care partners, and references to other resources that are a big help when navigating a Parkinson’s journey.

Download the resource

Supported by the Rexall Care Network.

The Care Partnering worksheets

Whether you’re new to caregiving or have years of experience, the following worksheets can help you navigate daily responsibilities with more confidence and clarity. Each one focuses on a key area of caregiving, from maintaining your own well-being to planning routines, ensuring home safety, and building your support team.

Click below to download all available worksheets and start exploring practical ways to support both you and your loved one.

Download all available worksheets

Or use the worksheets individually to create a personalized caregiving toolkit:

Care partner self-assessment

A short self-reflection tool to help care partners check in on their physical, emotional, and social well-being. It highlights areas of strength and where additional support or self-care may be helpful.

Care partner burden calculator

A guided worksheet to help care partners understand their level of caregiving stress. It can support early recognition of burnout and encourage conversations about support and coping.

Home safety evaluation checklist

A practical checklist to assess home safety and accessibility for a person living with Parkinson’s. It helps identify fall risks and areas where simple changes can improve safety and comfort.

Activities of daily living support schedule (weekly)

A weekly planning tool to map out daily tasks and clarify who is responsible for each activity. It helps organize routines and identify where extra help may be needed.

Daily needs and routine tracker

A detailed overview of daily routines, personal care needs, meals, medications, and preferences. Designed to support consistent care, especially when responsibilities are shared.

What-if plan

A planning worksheet to prepare for unexpected situations such as illness, hospitalization, or emergencies. It helps reduce stress by outlining clear next steps in advance.

Adding family, friends, and volunteers to your caregiving

A tool to help care partners identify who can help, how they can help, and what the time commitment looks like. It supports sharing responsibilities and building a stronger support network.

Questions to ask a potential paid individual care provider

A structured list of questions to guide conversations with independent care providers. It helps ensure their skills, availability, and expectations align with your needs.

Questions to ask a potential home care agency

A comprehensive checklist to help compare home care agencies, including services, credentials, costs, and policies. It supports informed and confident decision-making when choosing professional care.