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​Respite Program (Carepartner's Time Off)

​​"The respite support gave me a break from caring for my hubby. I didn't realize how much I needed
some time away from my 'labor of love.'  It's helped my energy and outlook.
​Thanks so much." -- Respite subsidy recipient
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As a carepartner,  your state of mind and overall health can impact your ability to provide the care your loved one needs, at the level you want to provide.  It is important to remember that you need to take care of yourself when taking care of someone with Parkinson’s disease, especially as they become more dependent on you.
To support individuals devoted to caring for an individual with Parkinson's disease, PANC offers  a respite grant to give carepartners "time off".   The program, supported solely by PANC donations, helps to subsidize the cost of caregivers provided by Del Oro, Passages and Redwood Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC). ​

​Procedure for application and receipt
​ of a Respite Care Subsidy

​Contact the PANC office via E-mail or call 916-357-6641 for additional information​ about this program and application
  • Carepartners of PD patients may apply once per 12 month period for support.
  • Applicants must provide a physician’s note stating the patient has PD.
  • Applicant must be a care partner who is able to assist in meetings with the CRC and be authorized by the PD patient to discuss medical and psychological conditions, as well as physical functioning.
  • Caregiver must be willing to participate in the CRC’s interview and support planning and be available to orient and train the respite caregivers as to the PD patient’s needs.
  • Carepartner must not be receiving any public funding for caregiver services.
  • Carepartner/the PD patient must be a resident of one of the counties served by the respective CRC:  
  1.  Del Oro :  Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, or Yuba
  2. Redwood: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano   
  3. Passages: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehema or Trinity.
  • Once the carepartner application is approved by PANC, the carepartner will receive documentation of approval for respite care. PANC will also notify the CRC of the approval.
  • The CRC’s are the only sources for providing PANC respite services through this program.
  • Once the careparnter receives PANC’s approval notice, the carepartner must contact the CRC directly to initiate the process.
  • The CRC will establish the carepartner as a client of the CRC.
  • As respite care resources are used, the CRC will bill PANC for payment.
  • The Respite subsidy value should be used within six months of its approval and expires 12 months from the date of the award.  Reapplication is available. 
  • Carepartners and PD patients should comply with the CRC’s requests for communication, coordination and cooperation.
"I didn't realize how badly I needed support -- I was too busy caring for my husband to care for myself.  A respite is a necessity, not a luxury."
​PANC Respite subsidy recipient

​Our Mission

​​The Parkinson Association of Northern California is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson's, their families, and care partners throughout our region. 
La Asociación de Parkinson del Norte de California se dedica a mejorar la vida de las personas con Parkinson, sus familias y los compañeros de cuidado. 

​Contacts

Email: panc@panctoday.org
Mailing Address:
Parkinson Association of Northern California
1024 Iron Point Road, #1046
​Folsom, CA 95630
​

Phone: (916) 357-6641
If you'd like more information please call the office 
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  • PANC Home
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Medical Advisory Panel
    • Privacy Policy
    • Annual Report & 990's
  • Contact Us
  • About Parkinson's
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Recently Diagnosed
    • PD Carepartners
    • Clinical Trials
    • Exercise!
    • Helpful Resources
    • PD Webinars & Classes
    • Guide to Specialist
    • Summer Heat and PD
    • Local Transportation Information
    • Reflections from the Parkinson's Community
    • Articles
  • Español
    • Sobre PANC
    • Clases y recursos
  • Ways to Support
    • Donate Online
    • Donate by Mail or Phone
    • Sponsorships
    • CAREPARTNER RESPITE SUPPORT
    • Be A Sustaining Donor
    • Planned Giving
    • AmazonSmile
    • Become a Support Group Facilitator
    • Other Ways to Give
  • Programs/Support Groups
    • Support Groups
    • Respite Care
    • Parkinsonwise
    • Parkinsonwise Trained Professionals
    • Rebuilding Together
    • Other PD Support Groups in CA
    • Shelter in Place Info series
    • Past Conference videos/info >
      • CA PD Registry 9/20 Conference Video
      • 2019 Videos
      • 2017 Conference Video
      • 2021 Conference
  • Newsletter
  • Other PD classes/events
    • Brian Grant Foundation August 2022 Classes
    • Davis Phinney Foundation - Living with PD meet up 8/18, Dopamine Nation 8/29, Sleep & PD 9/9, Webinair series 9/20 & many more
    • Family Caregiver Alliance Webinairs - August 2022
    • Michael J Fox Foundation 8/18 Public Policy, 12/3 PD IQ & You Oakland CA
    • Parkinson 's Foundation Webinars, zoom mtgs
    • Parkinson Voice Project - Speech exercises Daily 8 AM Info session 2nd Tu
    • PD Active Calendar of exercise, dance, singing & speech classes and support groups
    • PMD Alliance August & September Classes
    • World Parkinson Coalition Research spotlight 9/13, 11/15/22 Sing-A-Long 8/10, 10/12 & 12/14
  • PANC Events
    • 8/19 & 20/2022 SG Facilitator Workshop Sign up Now!
    • 10/22/22 PANC Annual Education Conference
  • DONATE