EDITOR'S PEN
An Interview with Julie Newmar
In the most important role of a lifetime, Julie is caregiver to her son John, living with Down syndrome, and made public her own diagnosis with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Julie sat down with Editor-in-Chief Gary Barg to discuss her career, caregiving and philosophy of life.
Gary Barg: You are a wonderful caregiver for your son, John. Can you tell me a little about it?
Julie Newmar: It is easy; it is natural.
Gary Barg: How is he doing?
Julie Newmar: Oh, beautifully. He is so healthy. I mean, what a joy!
Gary Barg: That is terrific.
Julie Newmar: I guess we are doing a few things right, like his nutrition and the atmosphere in which he lives. I do not know who is doing the caregiving. I think he is the one who is healing me ...more
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