Stepping into the role of Parkinson's care partner is a big change and often a significant stressor. And as time goes by, it's easy to become so focused on your person with Parkinson's that you put your own needs on the back burner. This can lead to caregiver burnout or in its extreme, compassion fatigue, where you become overwhelmed physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially to the point where you're unable to care for yourself or others.

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