Getting Help

APDA Vermont is constantly striving to do what we can to offer resources and help to the Vermont Parkinson Community.  As well as the Support Groups throughout the state, we also have a Respite Care Program that makes free respite care available to those who need it.  We have recently partnered with Phyiscal Therapy Center of Vermont which offers a weekly swim therapy program. We also have a directory of carers and people with parkinson's who are willing to offer support and advice over the phone.

RESPITE CARE:

The respite care program is generously funded by the Robert W. Hamill Respite Care Fund for Parkinson's Families.  The program is available to all Parkinson’s patients who are living at home in Vermont with an unpaid care partner. We offer a maximun of 24 vouchers a year (typically 2 a month).  Each voucher can be exchanged for four hours of respite care or adult day care, from any of the statewide agencies that we have contracted with to provide this service.   For more information call 888-763-3366. 

SUPPORT NETWORK

Everyone benefits from having somebody to talk to every now and then.  If you would like to be part of the support network please call Jean Baker at 888-763-3366 for a list of names and phone numbers, or to add your contact information to the directory. 

Vermont Area Support Groups