| In the preceding sections you received practical, comprehensive
information to sensitize and acquaint you with some very real needs
that caregivers must address. This material has been offered to
help you cope better with your situation. This information, however,
represents just the tip of the iceberg. |
| Several decisions should now be made regarding future needs
and plans of action. The information gathered in the previous sections
must now be examined for its relevance to your specific situation,
then appropriately applied and implemented. Equally important, you
must identify the additional information you need. You must ask
the question, "What do I still need to know or do in order to become
more effective, efficient and competent in my role as a caregiver?"
No one knows your needs better than you do, so only you can answer
this question. By the end of this section, you will be prepared
to independently and confidently seek and acquire the strategies,
skill, services and supports that are necessary to bolster and assist
you in your caregiving role. |
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