Visionary Caregivers is the home of the Visionary Caregiver Community, Parkinson Partners, and Advocacy Training. Our mission is to build a global movement to empower individuals and caregivers affected by chronic and life-altering conditions through advocacy, education, and an inspirational, supportive community, encouraging joy and confidence in their life journeys.
Empower Yourself
Community
Creativity Events
Webinars & Classes
Resources
Who We Serve
Spouses and Families
Caregiving for a loved one can be both a profound act of love and a challenging journey. We provide family caregivers with a supportive community to connect with others who understand their experiences. Here, you’ll find resources to help navigate advocacy, access to creative outlets like to recharge your spirit, and a space to rediscover joy and self-care amidst your caregiving role.
You will also find tools and resources to help in your journey.
Private Caregivers
Even when you clock out, the emotional and mental weight of caregiving never truly leaves. We offer a space where paid caregivers can decompress, connect with others who understand the unique challenges of your work, and find inspiration through creative events and meaningful conversations. This is a place where you can care for yourself as much as you care for others.
Agencies
Supporting your caregiving staff is vital to their well-being and your organization’s success. Our community offers a safe, enriching space where your caregivers can find relief, access resources, and recharge through creativity and connection. By investing in their well-being, you’re helping them sustain their compassion and excellence in care.
Contact [email protected] for agency rates.
Katherine Autin
Katherine Autin
CEO/Founder, Parkinson Partners, LLC
Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)
Parkinson's Disease Expert, Patient Advocate, Caregiver Coach, Author, Trainer & Speaker
Katherine been a passionate advocate for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families since 2004 when her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As a nationally recognized Board Certified Patient Advocate and experienced educator, trainer, and speaker, Katherine has dedicated her career to empowering the Parkinson’s community. Her work focuses on patient advocacy, caregiver education, and developing strategies to improve quality of life and healthcare outcomes for those affected by this complex disease. She is known as the "Parkinson's Lady".
It has been her dream to launch and grow a community for caregivers where the caregivers can find peace and empowerment with others on a similar journey.
The Community
What Goes On Inside?
Online Engagement
Join and be part of an online community where you can connect, share your stories, tips, ask questions, be heard, be seen, and support each other as you develop friendships with others who are on a similar caregiving journey.
Creativity Events
It is important for caregivers to give themselves permission to find joy in their lives, even as they live complex caregiving journeys. Our online creative events will inspire you to explore what brings you joy from artists, singers, writers, and other creatives who share what brings them joy. Our goal is for you to be able to dial into your passions to bring relief, relaxation, rejuvenation, and to feel less overwhelmed. But most of all to have fun!!
Online Webinars & Classes
Learn practical best practices in communicating with all medical providers and hospitals. Learn about medical terminology and medication management. Listen to experts and other caregivers who will teach how to avoid caregiver pitfalls.
Learn about what to do when your loved one is in the hospital
AND MUCH MORE!
Helpful Resources
Downloadable Symptom Tracking Document
Medication Management Best Practices
Interview questions for private caregivers
List of legal documents to have available
Questions to discuss with medical providers
How to prepare for tests and follow-up strategies
Organizations to help with specific illnesses
Organizations to help caregivers
Medical glossary of terms caregivers need to know
Much More
"It is what you don't know about Parkinson's and caregiving that makes all the difference, positive and negative. This is why I believe we all must cherish time with our loved ones and our friends, and as my husband says, "let laughter lead the way to healing." ~ Katherine Autin, Founder
Also...
Patient Advocate Training
for Caregivers
Patient Advocate Training for Caregivers
So excited and proud to announce my new Patient Advocate Training for Caregivers.
Starting live online February 10th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. eastern, we will walk through this important six-month journey together. (Don’t worry if you can’t make it to live sessions, recordings can be accessed by paid registrants).
WHAT DO THEY SAY
What the Community is Saying
"I didn't know I needed a patient advocate to help with my Parkinson's. Thank you, Katherine. You have made a huge difference in my quality if life"
Rose D., PhD
Louisville, KY
"We are immensely grateful for the support, kindness, and comfort you have provided us as we have coped with my wife's Parkinson's disease."
George P.
Woodstock, NY
