‘That’s Just Part of Aging’: Long Covid Symptoms Are Often Overlooked in Seniors

‘That’s Just Part of Aging’: Long Covid Symptoms Are Often Overlooked in Seniors
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Nearly 18 months after getting covid-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry.

Lifting his clothes, raising his arms, arranging items in his closet leave Bell short of breath and often trigger severe fatigue. He walks with a cane, only short distances. He’s 50 pounds lighter than when the virus struck.

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