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As a care partner, you are an important part of your loved one's team, which may include family members, friends, local, and national support groups.
 
  • In the US, 25% of all households include an adult providing care for someone over 50 years of age.*
  • 70% of all care partners are women.†
  • 60% of all care partners are over 65, and almost 25% are over 75.†
  • 73% of all care partners are spouses or partners of the person with PD.†
  • In 78% of cases, the care partner lives with the person being cared for.†
  • 25% of care partners help the person with Parkinson's disease (PD) with five or more aspects of personal care, such as dressing and undressing, going to the toilet, turning over in bed, and eating and drinking.†
 
Learn everything you can about PD, treatment options, and how to manage symptoms.
 
Learn how to recognize symptom reemergence.
 
STALEVO therapy can be an option for your loved one.
 
You should know what to expect from STALEVO therapy.
 
*Data from a survey carried out by the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
 
†Data from a survey of members of the Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS)
 
     
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