Mental Health for Parkinson's Care Partners

<p><span data-contrast="none">Stepping into the role of Parkinson's care partner is a big change and often a significant stressor. And as time goes by,</span><span data-contrast="none"> it’s easy to become so focused on your person with Parkinson’s that you put your own needs on the back burner. </span><span data-contrast= "none">This can lead to caregiver burnout or in its extreme, compassion fatigue, where you become overwhelmed physically, emotionally, spiritually</span><span data-contrast= "none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> and socially to the point where you’re unable to care for yourself or others.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span></p>