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Parkinson’s affects more than just the person with the diagnosis; it affects family and friends as well. The journey is unique. Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease can be deeply satisfying and challenging. It can draw two people closer and yet be exhausting in all aspects. The caregiver may feel a range of emotions and be unsure of how to manage them. This booklet is intended to act as a guide on the caregiving journey.ContentsCoverContentsResourcesIntroductionCHAPTER 1: A PARTNER IN PARKINSON’S CARECHAPTER 2: MAINTAINING DAILY LIVINGCHAPTER 3: PAYING ATTENTION TO PD ASSOCIATED CHANGESCHAPTER 4: ACCESSING SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’SCHAPTER 5: PREPARING FOR THE FUTURECHAPTER 6: CARING FOR THE CAREGIVERREFERENCESAPPENDIX: INFORMATION FOR CARE PLANNINGSource: http://www.parkinson.bc.ca/about-us/news/a-comprehensive-gui…