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Who will be involved? Solutions involving other people. Google Search Topic: Caregiving People Topic: Caregivers Topic: Caregiving Services Caring for another person can be quite a lot of work. So much so that you will eventually need some additional hands. Your particular need for help might be immediate, or it might gradually build up over time. If your loved-one needs on-going care for an extended period, his or her health requirements will no doubt change and become more complex. Getting aid from outside sources might be as simple as having another family member lend a hand. Or, at some point you might need a series of assistants to come visit your loved-one in their living space and tend to them for several hours during the day. Depending how serious and demanding your loved-one's condition is, they might need to be relocated to a care facility where trained medical staff members can monitor them and respond to their needs as they occur. Below are some of the people and organizations that might be of help to you. Informal care-givers - Family & Friends Companions, Attendants & Virtual Companions Independent Care-givers Care-giving Agencies (Custodial Care) - Home Care - Home Health Care Trained Medical Professionals (Skilled Care) - - General Practice Doctors - Registered Nurses - Nurse Practicioners - Emergency Technicians & Paramedics - Osteopaths - Geriatric Medicine Specialists - Surgeons - Cardiologists - Endocrinologists - Gastroenterologists - Hematologists - Immunologist - Infectious Disease Specialists - Nephrologists - Neurologists - Oncologists - Pulmonologists - Ophthamologists - Opticians - Audiologists - ENT Ear Nost & Throat Specialists - Dentists - Periodontists - Dieticians - Dermatologists - Plastic Surgeons - Allergists - Gynecologists - Obstetricians - Andrologist - Urologists - Pediatricians - Neonatologists - Psychologists - Psychiatrists - Physical Therapists - Occupational Therapists - Speech Pathologists - Physiatrists - Podiatrists - Rheumatologists - Acupuncturists - Chiropractors - Massage Therapists Hospitals, Clinics & Medical Facilities - Surgical Center - Birth Center - Orthopedic / Rehabilitation Center - Dialysis Center - Primary Care Clinic - Specialty Clinic (cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, ENT - ear nose & throat, gastroenterology, gynecology & obstetrics, neurology, nutrition, oncology, ophthamology, orthopedics, podiatry, physical therapy, sports medicine, urology) - Clinical Lab - Hospital (Intensive Care / Non-Intensive Care) - Diagnostic Imaging Center - Mental Health Center - Additiction Treatment Center - Sexual Health Clinic - Urgent Care Facility - Telemedicine - Pharmacy Care Facilities - Independent Living Apartments - Adult Homes - Enriched Homes - Family Type Homes - Assisted Living Programs (ALP) - Adult Day Care - Respite Care - Memory Care - Continuing Care Retirement Facilities - Skilled Nursing Homes Hospice & Palliative Care Social Service Organizations - Social Work Organizations - Religious Organizations - Government Agencies - Insurance Companies - Transportation & Delivery Services - Community Centers - Senior Centers - Health Clubs - Day Care Centers - Libraries - Schools & Training Centers Other - Ambulance   Here are some helpful links to get you started: Mayo Clinic Web MD Parkinson's Foundation Drugs.com Care.com Home Instead Visiting Angels This comprehensive guide has been called the Bible of eldercare. You will find it very useful in your caregiving. Order here. I have found that this free book from the Parkinson's Foundation is a good place to start when it comes to the greater issues of care-giving. Order here. Disclaimer: This site contains the author's personal opinions and stories, as well as links to various care-giving related websites that may be helpful. It is not meant to convey official medical advice. Please consult a licensed medical professional to determine what potential actions are right for your situation.