[header] How to help someone cope with parkinson's disease [title] Educate yourself about the disease. [step] Parkinson's effects and treatment can be complex. Learn as much as you can from the patient's doctor, parkinson's support groups, or books, and share what you learn with your loved one as well. 
[substeps] The national parkinson's foundation, american parkinson's disease association, and the michael j. fox foundation are excellent resources for parkinson's patients and their families.