Chronic Disease

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: Al: A Journey of Living Positive; Al discusses living with HIV, his experiences with drug trials, medication side effects, and managing depression due to a chronic health condition. From Generic UBC Health on October 17th, 2019., Access restricted to current BCIT students and staff only. Login required.

: Darren: And Then You Get a Diagnosis that Changes Your World; Darren shares why he left the corporate world following his diagnosis and how running has positively contributed to his career and personal wellbeing., Access restricted to current BCIT students and staff only. Login required.

: Donna: Caring to the End; Donna shares her experiences becoming Neil's full-time caregiver as his ALS deteriorates, resulting in his death. From Generic UBC Health on February 18th, 2021., Access restricted to current BCIT students and staff only. Login required.

: Jon: Arthritis and Painful Feet; Jon shares his experience with arthritis and makes his case for the patient-centred approach and for better collaboration within healthcare. From Generic UBC Health on October 17th, 2019., Access restricted to current BCIT students and staff only. Login required.

: Jory and Robin: A Journey with Alzheimer's Disease; Jory shares how his wife’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis taught him about selflessness, commitment, and heartbreak, as well as the progression of the disease and how he coped as her caregiver. From Generic UBC Health on October 17th, 2019., Access restricted to current BCIT students and staff only. Login required.

: Kristie: Maybe I'm More Healthy than I Realized; Kristie shares her experiences coping with chronic illness, and how her grief lent her strength. From Generic UBC Health on June 28th, 2021., Access restricted to current BCIT students and staff only. Login required.

: Marge and Eric: Collaborative Healthcare with Families; Marge recounts her experience bringing healthcare professionals together to work with Eric, discusses the current state of the system and offers her hopes as a mother of a child born with cognitive disabilities. From Generic UBC Health on June 4th, 2020., Access restricted to current BCIT students and staff only. Login required.