2.6 Letter To The Care Partner

Parkinson’s and Me - Navigating Early Parkinson's: Essential Insights

Parkinson's disease not only affects the person diagnosed but drastically changes the life of the care partner. Often, the care partner's responsibility is placed upon our spouse. The care partner is one who works with the person with Parkinson's. They are part of the team as you continue to play an active role in your own health.

The spouse's responsibility increases when the transition occurs from being a care partner to becoming a care provider. Also known as a caregiver, the spouse intervenes in the life of the person with P.D. because they are no longer able to complete day-to-day activities.

This transition is incredibly difficult for those with spouses with Parkinson's. This episode is inspired by the book “Advice from a Parkinson’s Wife” by Barbara Sheklin Davis. Bryan and Daniel cover the struggles that are common with spouses that are care partners and caregivers. Also, the brothers discuss what the person with Parkinson's can begin to do today that will ease some of the burdens that their spouse will face.

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