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Walker, Richard W.

Understanding the Care Needs and Profile of People Living at Home With Moderate to Advanced Stage Parkinson Disease

Background: In the United Kingdom, people with Parkinson disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonism will require more support with their care needs as the condition progresses.

Fri, 02/01/2019 - 11:07

The role and profile of the informal carer in meeting the needs of people with advancing Parkinson's disease

Background: Many people with Parkinson's disease (PD) (PwP) require care from either informal or formal carers, due to worsening symptoms. Carer strain is a recognised consequence of caring. However there are few data on the role and profile of informal carers and if this impacts on carer strain.; Method: People with moderate to advanced PD, with an informal carer were invited to participate.

Fri, 02/01/2019 - 11:01