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In Canada today, there are an estimated 4.5 million caregivers.
If you are providing care and support for an adult family member, partner, friend or neighbour, you are a caregiver.
You probably remember the day when someone close to you said "I have Parkinson's disease". You may have learned that there is no cure for Parkinson's and that it comes with unpredictable physical and psychological changes. All of this may leave you wondering what it means to be a carepartner/caregiver.
Parkinson Society British Columbia recognizes the unique challenges facing people who care for a person with Parkinson's. We have created a pamphlet as a starting point for you.
Click on the link to download a copy of "Caregiving and Parkinson's". |
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Vancouver Caregiver Group
| Location: |
Unitarian Church, Castellio Room
949 West 49th Avenue (at Oak Street)
Vancouver, BC |
| Date: | 3rd Thursday of each month |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
As this is a small group, fluctuating participation may cause occasional cancellation of the meetings. Please contact Robbin before attending, or for more information on this group call
604 662 3240 or send an email.
Additional information on caregiving:
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"Time Out for Caregivers" - Presentation by Kaitlyn Roland, Kelowna, BC - May 26, 2011 |
