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About This Project
Summary
This article recounts the story of Scott Evenson, a 57-year-old Minnesota man who’s battled a rare and perplexing gut condition that mimics alcoholism for almost a decade. Using real-time photos and videos, plus animated illustrations and diagrams, we unpack a medical mystery filled with disbelief and suffering, but also devotion and hope. The story spotlights widespread issues older Americans are facing in health care but does so through an unique and captivating experience.
Goals & Objectives
This project aligns with AARP’s mission to improve aging in America by highlighting health care challenges faced by older adults, including being disbelieved and overlooked. It also emphasizes the vital role of family caregivers, a population AARP advocates for, in the long-term care system.
Results & Impact
This story has had 24,400 UVs and 33,600 PVs. The story has received praise from medical professionals and readers on social media and in the comments section of AARP’s site. It has increased awareness around ABS and generated donations for the ABS Association, according to the founder.
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