But also to have that person come in and even just verify that yes we're doing this correctly, that yes we're taking adequate care of my grandmother.

November 14, 2023 | 00m 00s

Having been a caregiver for family and her grandmother with Alzheimer during the COVID-19 shutdown, this storyteller shares their experience managing the home and concerns with their potential future health concerns.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Describing how easy or hard it has been for a loved to get the health care they need

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