With compassion at the heart of all they do, care partners uplift their loved ones through every stage—offering emotional strength, managing medications, assisting with physical needs, and speaking up when it matters most. Their unwavering support makes a powerful difference, reminding us all that love, dedication, and advocacy are essential to well-being.

May is a chance to recognize all that care partners do. As part of Care Partner Awareness Month, we will be hosting a number of different programs for our care partners. To register for any of the programs or support groups listed below, please call 1-800-561-1911 or email clientservices@parkinsonassociation.ca.

Care Partner 101 AM & 7PM Sessions

This month we are offering two sessions of Care Partner 101: a morning session at 10AM and evening session at 7PM! This program is ideal for those individuals who have a spouse/partner or loved one who has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson disease or Atypical Parkinsonism (Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome). This session will take a look at both Parkinson disease and Atypical Parkinsonism from a Care Partner perspective and include discussion on facial masking, apathy, communication, self-care, and more.

Program Details

Dates: Monday, May 5
Time: 10:00AM & 7PM
Location: Online via ZOOM
Cost: Free!

Care Partner Q&A Panel

Join our team members Charlene Heavener, Registered Nurse, and Brienne Leclaire, Registered Social Worker, for a special Q&A session dedicated to care partners. Whether you have questions or simply want to learn more about the care partner journey and the resources available to support you, this session is for you.

It’s all about ensuring you feel supported—because when care partners are cared for, their loved ones benefit most.

Program Details

Date: Friday, May 9
Time: 1:30PM – 3:00PM
Location: Online via ZOOM
Cost: Free!

Care Partner Support Program

The Care Partner Support Program aims to help Care Partners navigate their own Parkinson’s journey, prevent burnout, connect to support and resources, provide connections with other Care Partners, and provide a safe and non-judgmental space to share and discuss their struggles, emotions, and journey in a confidential environment.

Program Details

Dates: Thursdays from May 8 to June 12 (6 week program)
Time: 1:30PM – 3:00PM
Location: Online via ZOOM
Cost: $30 for non-members | $24 for members

Transition to Care Program

This program is for Care Partners with a loved who is in or transitioning into care. Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s does not stop when they begin to require more personalized support, and you are no longer the primary care giver; but it does begin to look and feel different. You will learn ways to implement yours and your partners personal wishes, be able to reflect on your feelings, experiences and develop skills that will help you navigate this next stage of the journey. You will learn ways to practice focusing on your own health and self-care, connect and learn from others in the group who are on their own path with Parkinson disease.

Program Details

Dates: Fridays from May 9 to May 30 (4 week program)
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30PM
Location: Online via ZOOM
Cost: $30 for non-members | $24 for members

Care Partner Support Groups

Every month, we offer a range of support groups tailored for care partners at every stage of the journey—whether you just went through the diagnosis or navigating the transition to long-term care. Explore below to find the group that best fits your needs, and discover a community that understands and supports you.