…this is how some people die in this country.

January 14, 2025 | 23m 41s

Having seen her mother become ill three times with COVID-19, the third time leading to her passing, this storyteller shares the impact COVID-19 had on every aspect of her life.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White Ashkenazi Jewish

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient,Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mouth and Teeth; Skin, Hair and Nails

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; COVID-19; Brain and Nerves; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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