Talking and writing about health related experiences is still not common in Asia. This International Women’s Day, we reach out to three dynamic women who share their experience as patient or caregiver to understand their motivations. We kick off the first in a three-part series with Sangeeta Murthi Sahgal.
1) Your father had Parkinson's Disease. Why did you choose to talk and share about your father's condition?
When I took over my father's care-giving, I researched the…
Caregiving is a challenging job. Depending on the severity of the condition, you have to be prepared to do the following:
- Accompany the person with Parkinson’s disease for their medical appointments
- Install safety features around the house
- Get additional help if you are not around to monitor and assist the patient
- Additionally, remember that a good relationship and communication with the patient keeps them and you happier and healthier.
- Look after your own health and mental wellbeing.
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