In this episode, advocate Dawn Bates discusses her 16-year journey as a care partner for her husband Jimmie, who lives with kidney disease. Dawn shares the challenges and rewards of supporting Jimmie through in-center and home dialysis, transplants, and life on the road in an RV. She highlights the evolving role and recognition of care partners, the importance of education and support, and the value of community connections. Dawn also opens up about setting boundaries, self-care, and the emotional realities of caregiving, offering hope and practical advice to others in similar roles.
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