The Caring Neurologist

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Caregiver Burnout in Parkinson’s: Why Rest, Boundaries, and Support Matter

Caregiver Burnout in Parkinson’s: Why Rest, Boundaries, and Support Matter3 Sept55 min

Welcome to The Caring Neurologist. In today's episode, we're turning our attention to the unsung heroes supporting patients with Parkinson’s disease: the caregivers. While Parkinson’s care often centers around patient needs, it’s the family members and loved ones behind the scenes who quietly hold everything together, often at the expense of their own health, boundaries, and rest. Host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar dives deep into the realities of caregiver burnout, why it so often goes unspoken, and h...