He spent months recuperating in the hospital and a year of convalescence. Individuals who survive the acute phase often require a prolonged convalescence. Recovery is marked by a long convalescence with fatigue. During convalescence, Goethe was nursed by his mother and sister. After a lengthy convalescence, Comanche was retired. Conrad spent weeks in the hospital and had a long convalescence slowed by constant dizziness. He was later sent to a Naples hospital for convalescence. While detached stateside during his convalescence, he visited family and traveled to Washington D.C. During his convalescence, he receives encouragement from Nurse Brace. Following a long convalescence after being diagnosed with scoliosis, Georges decided to become a composer. Mingus died, aged 56, in Cuernavaca, Mexico, where he had traveled for treatment and convalescence. Subsequent convalescence can last months to years. During his long convalescence, Keyhoe began writing as a hobby. During his convalescence he concentrated on printmaking. Convalescence trips to England failed to heal her.