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The Parkinson's Podcast

A Conversation with Dave Iverson on Being a Caregiver for 10 Years

The Parkinson's Podcast
The Parkinson's Podcast

In this episode, author, filmmaker and producer, and retired broadcast journalist, Dave Iverson shares:

  • Why he chose to write the book Winter Stars about his journey as a caregiver rather than his own Parkinson’s diagnosis
  • The roller coaster ride of navigating the emotional states that come along with caregiving
  • The irrelevance of the truth and being right when dealing with caregiving
  • Caregiving for a person with dementia
  • What’s at the heart of being a caregiver
  • The value of caregivers in our society
  • Contending with grief throughout the process of caregiving
  • Taking care of yourself as a caregiver
  • The caregiving experience and its impact on your own concern for your future
  • “Playing the scene you’re in”

and more! We hope you enjoy!

For the video recording, mentioned resources, and more, visit: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-a-conversation-with-dave-iverson-on-being-a-full-time-caregiver-for-ten-years

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