I became a caregiver when my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) in 1999. We had no idea what to expect. We were both working full-time with a son in elementary school. The first few years were pretty easy with no progression and few obvious symptoms.
Hospice Foundation of America
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Provides information about end-of-life care. Its website includes a Locate a Hospice search which allows the user to search for hospice and palliative care programs, and a Caregiver's Corner that offers publications and tips on caregiving for persons near the end-of-life.
Website:
http://www.hospicefoundation.org
Phone:
(800) 854-3402
or
(202) 457-5811
Caregiver Eligibility:
Anyone
Care Recipient Eligibility:
Anyone
