E16: Carla Velastegui's Story of Parkinson’s, Resilience & Support
Carla Velastegui became a family caregiver far earlier than most—supporting her mother from her teenage years after an unexpected early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Carla joins host Jeff Sammut to share her caregiving journey and the realities faced by young caregivers who are often unseen and unsupported. Together, they explore the emotional shock of diagnosis, the long-term impact caregiving can have on education, career paths, and financial stability, and the broader economic ripple effects when caregivers are forced to step away from the…
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