Participant 221 Community Conversations Written
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2020-12-31
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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library
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In this essay, Participant 221 expresses bewilderment over experiencing a pandemic on their 92nd birthday. The participant shares that they feel blessed to be living at home and that they are saddened by how much the elderly community has suffered, especially those in nursing homes. They share that their son is a physician and cannot visit. The participant understands this decision and is thankful for the technology that allows them to remain in touch.
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COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Positive Outlook, Unpredictability, Resilience, Frustrations with Lack of Adherence, Religion or Spirituality, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Older Persons, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Secondary Suffering and Trauma, Vaccine for COVID-19, Social Re-Connect, Loss of Job or Business, Challenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for Children, Morris Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic
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