And they look at you, like what's your problem you look fine to me.

June 23, 2020 | 29m 00s

This storyteller shares the hardships faced when your partner is diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and how sometimes the care put in managing someone else health has a major impact on your own.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Mouth and Teeth; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; 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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