In this episode we tackle the extremely important topic of caregiving. Being a caregiver or care partner is often challenging and offers its own journey. It can be exhausting, frustrating, fearful, painful, as well as joyful, hopeful and rewarding. This is true for all caregiving not just for our love one’s with Parkinson’s disease. Today you’ll hear from someone who has experienced all the humanness of being a caregiver and ended up making it her life’s work to help all of us with the complex feelings that come with being a caregiver. She has written best selling books on the topic and created an online community. We often say to PwP “you aren’t alone.” My guest today will tell you that is as important for caregivers. Thank you to my sponsor, Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise, a directional system Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS device. Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through meaningful innovation.