Despite knowing, before they met, that her date had Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Terri Pease was intrigued by his story and the twinkle in his eye.  Within a year they married, and Terri began the journey that led to her life today, as an author, consultant, and coach for those who care for spouses who have Parkinson’s and related neurological conditions.

As the cognitive and relational changes of Parkinson’s changed their new marriage, Terri drew on her  lifetime of experience in supporting people facing highly challenging situations and helped her beloved husband, and herself, to sustain their loving connection despite the ravages of Parkinson’s.

After her husband’s death Terri turned her attention to using her personal and professional experience to write her highly regarded book, Love, Dignity and Parkinson’s: from Care Partner to Caregiver.  Throughout her working life Terri trained staff in organizations around the United States on how to offer supportive, empathic, and trauma-informed care. Now her professional experience has informed her approach to caregiving, supporting families when a loved one has Parkinson’s, and helping caregivers make the idea of self-care real, practical and possible.