"it's a question of understanding one's vulnerability, one's frailty, and trying to anticipate them and plan for them."

June 25, 2020 | 24m 00s

This storyteller talks about how supporting loved ones has been something he has done all his life, and that when it comes to health, you have to be present and take preventative steps to maintain the life you want.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System

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

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; 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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