Caring for a family member with Parkinson’s

What’s it like caring for a parent or partner with Parkinson’s?We bring together Ola Larsson from Sweden, whose wife Eleonor has Parkinson’s, and Ivona Cudova from the Czech Republic, who cared for her mother Milada for six years after her diagnosis. In an open and honest conversation, they talk candidly about the highs and lows, broaching topics including: •Seeing the person that they care for – and their relationship with that person – change dramatically •Coping with the “demanding” pressures of the role and seeking solace in hobbies •The importance of reaching out to people in the same position who “understand how it is” – and not dwelling on the futureThe Parkinson’s Life podcast is brought to you by Parkinson’s Life (https://parkinsonslife.eu/), the online lifestyle magazine for the global Parkinson’s community, and sponsored by the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) (https://www.epda.eu.com/), the leading voice for Parkinson’s in Europe.If you like what you’ve heard, please do take the time to rate and review – it helps make sure others can find us! And if you’d like to get in touch, email us at [email protected] or catch up with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/parkinsonslife/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/parkinsons_life) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.