Respite Care

PNMD Respite Care Grant Program

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Applications for Respite Care Grants Accepted Beginning June 1, 2023

Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s Disease can be demanding and/or overwhelming, leaving the care partner stressed and exhausted.

Our new grant program is an attempt to provide a small, needed break or “respite” for our care partners. Each grant award will not exceed $1200, and will be limited to one grant per family, per year.

PNMD has arranged with approved service agencies that provide in-home respite care and are licensed and insured with trained staff to provide the respite care. By subsidizing the cost of care, grant awards will provide the care partner with the opportunity to arrange for individually-tailored respite care. See our article in the September Issue of the Shaky Times.

Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Our initial service area will be limited to Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Watch the video for an explanation of the Respite Care Program.

For an overview of the program, also read the Respite Care Program Handout. Please note that all documents are available in the following formats.

● Google Docs (Or Google Online Form where applicable)
● WORD Doc
● PDF (Fillable where applicable)

Applying for a Respite Care Grant

To apply for a PNMD Respite Care Grant, please complete the following steps.
(In each step, only select one of the three formats, depending on your preference.)

Please note that both the Respite Grant Application and the Zarit Caregiver Burden
Assessment must be completed and submitted.


Depending on the format you choose, your application may be submitted online, by email at
respitecare@pnmd.net, or by regular U.S. mail at Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo (Respite Grant), P.O. Box 3127, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

Questions? Send an email to respitecare@pnmd.net or call Chris Brophy @ 510-541-6369.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? We've got answers.

  • Why support Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo?

    The Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo provides a source of information, resources, and social interaction for those in our community with Parkinson’s Disease as well as their caregivers. With your generous support, we can continue to provide these essential services!

  • Where can I learn more about Parkinson's Disease?

    We provide a list of informational sites and useful links for Parkinson's patients and caregivers. Visit our resources page to learn more about Parkinson's Disease. 

  • Can you tell me more about Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo?

    Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo is a 501(c)(3) charity in the San Francisco East Bay area with chapters in Walnut Creek and Pleasanton, CA. With your donations and the volunteer work of our officers, we can provide support to help those with Parkinson's Disease thrive. Learn more about our officers by clicking here.

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If you have any questions, please contact us at 925-939-4210 or email president@pnmd.net.