It's very seldom the family has someone who can stop everything else and devote their whole time to doing everything that needs done

May 10, 2017 | 12m 00s

A caregiver shares her experience taking care of an elderly friend and advocates for doctors to improve their care for these patients by not prescribing an abundance of pills and providing resources for social interaction.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:Native American, American Indian or Alaskan Native White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Skin, Hair and Nails; Mental Health

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

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

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