I did not even know I needed to ask for help.

January 25, 2022 | 23m 42s

This storyteller shares their experiences being a caregiver to their late husband diagnosed with Parkinson/Dementia and the lack of conversation around the long-term cognitive/mental changes and the health impact being a 24/7 caregiver.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Female
College graduate
White
1xxxx
Caregiver
STORY TYPE
Brain and Nerves; Mental Health
Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for loved one
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