"Am I going to be a caregiver or a spouse?" - It's a tough thing to do

July 17, 2017 | 13m 00s

A caretaker and wife describes her troubles differentiating her roles while caring for her husband who suffered from diabetic complications, a spinal cord injury, and an organ transplant; she notes that the medical team seemed to be understaffed.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Female
Some college or 2-year degree
White
1xxxx
Caregiver
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Mental Health
Diabetes; Mental Health; Obesity; Poisoning or poisons in the environment; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Finding out a diagnosis; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick
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