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Parkinson’s Caregiving and Holding on to Love with Terri Pease
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Terri Pease about the emotional realities, challenges, and unexpected joys of loving someone with Parkinson’s disease. Joining the conversation from Yarmouth, Maine, Terri opens up about her late-in-life marriage, building a life with her husband while navigating the relentless progression of Parkinson’s, and how caregiving transformed her understanding of love, loss, and support. Listeners will hear how Terri found unexpected strength, candid reflections on relationships changed by illness, and practical wisdom on sustaining dignity. Terri Pease PhD worked in academics, social services and health care all her professional life. When Terri married her husband who had Parkinson's Disease, she brought her wealth of knowledge and experience to bear on caring for him. That professional experience has informed her approach to caregiving, and to encouraging Parkinson's caregivers to make the idea of self-care real, practical and possible. As the author of Love, Dignity, and Parkinson’s: from Care Partner to Caregiver she has become the online voice for the more than 60,000 new Parkinson’s spousal caregivers who each year start on this long and challenging path. Main Topics Covered: Understanding the unpredictable journey of Parkinson’s disease and its impact on both the diagnosed and loved ones. Navigating the isolation and emotional overwhelm often experienced by Parkinson’s caregivers, especially partners and spouses. The importance of community, connection, and finding “enough similarity” in shared experiences, even amidst unique circumstances. Maintaining dignity for both the person with Parkinson’s and the caregiver—and why this is central to long-term caregiving relationships. The complex emotions…