I want to give her every support that I can because she was there for me

August 30, 2017 | 20m 00s

After changing careers, this storyteller talks about the importance of mental health and family support after his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's; he also describes devoting some of his time to a cancer clinic.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
Over 80
Male
More than a college degree
Jewish
1xxxx
Caregiver
STORY TYPE
Endocrine System; Mental Health
Cancers; Mental Health; Poisoning or poisons in the environment
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; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity
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