Whether you are a friend, spouse, son, sister, relative or neighbor of the person living with Parkinson’s disease and you are willing to share your time and energy to provide regular support.
This additional role of caregiver that you agree to take on has or will have a growing impact on your everyday life. It will redefine certain aspects of your life, of course, but also that of the relationship with your loved one.
We understand the commitment and dedication that such a responsibility requires.
We understand that you have to make certain choices to also take care of yourself, while taking care of the other.
SPONSORSHIP — TANDEM PROGRAM
On the way with TANDEM! A pair up program between :
2 people living with Parkinson’s disease
2 caregivers
1 person who is living with Parkinson’s disease and 1 caregiver
The goal is to share the lived experience, to enrich yourself with new ideas and new resources in order to find your balance to go further.
For informationSupport group for caregivers
Taking on the role of caregiver involves facing many challenges that we can help you with. These groups are led by a professional from our team.
Individual psychosocial support service
Meetings where you will be welcomed, listened to and accompanied without judgment in your journey. You will be able to share your experience and your concerns in complete confidence with a professional from our team.
Recent diagnosis appointment
Personalized meeting for people diagnosed and their loved ones. Information on the services and resources available to help you better integrate this new reality into your life. You will be able to ask your questions and share your concerns.
Conferences
Come and attend our monthly conferences on various topics related to Parkinson's disease. Free and open to all.
Document and book loans
Find out about the availability and variety of the documentation offered.
Electronic Tablets
Parkinson Estrie, connected and by your side! With the support of a member of our team, borrow an electronic tablet to communicate with your loved ones, consult documentation on Parkinson's disease, attend online conferences and perform physical and cognitive activities online.
Défi Parkinson Newsletter
Our quarterly newsletter allows you to receive information on the services offered by the organization and on various topics dealing with Parkinson's disease.
Discovery kits
Kits containing documentation on Parkinson's disease, guides to physical and cognitive activities and daily living aids (adapted utensils, button threaders, etc.) are available on loan to people living with Parkinson's disease. To try it is to adopt it!
Learn more… around 40, some younger, some older. They have to deal with sudden energy losses, the mourning of certain recreational activities.
Despite this, they accept this intrusive roommate that is Parkinson's.
