Laubsch, Paulette2021-10-282021-10-282020-12-23https://hdl.handle.net/10929/74520In this interview, Participant 217 shares about experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic as an older adult, and the restrictions and safety precautions they have taken. The participant explains that they have not gone out often, staying physically distanced and using virtual platforms for work meetings. They share acts of kindness that they have received and provided, and express their surprise about how people have reacted to the pandemic and the political climate surrounding it. The participant describes their experience with doctors' appointments and using telehealth, as well as where they received information about COVID-19 and vaccines. They share their perspective that New Jersey has done fairly well in response to the pandemic, but that earlier action could have been taken sooner to prevent the spread.0:21:42MPEG-4en-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsVaccine for COVID-19Social and Economic FactorsUnpredictabilityActs of KindnessSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessView of NJ Government's Response to the PandemicAccess to CareRecommendationsChallenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for ChildrenFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceEducationDigital DivideResources NeededPositive OutlookThose Left out of Virus ResponseEmploymentView of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020)Perceived Politicization of Public Health ResponseQuality of CareChildrenOlder PersonsCommunities of Color_Minoritized IndividualsResilienceFinancial_Economic (In)stabilityLow Income CommunitiesLow Income IndividualsLack of Financial Means to Support Basic NeedsCumberland Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicVideoNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance