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FOLO-Supporting Family Advocacy

Actively supporting steps necessary to maintain or improve the

health and well being of your family takes on a special urgency when your

loved one is incapacitated in some way. Imagine having to orchestrate

complex medication routines while recuperating or disoriented? Sometimes

just making a cup of tea is overwhelming!

Recall the last time you were " under the weather " . It is easy

to compensate as symptoms worsen. I remember once being asked why I was

walking so hunched over; to which I replied that the pain in my back seemed

to be more manageable in that position. Yikes! I was literally bent over in

pain, and unable to recognize my situation for myself. Thankfully observant,

caring people surround me both at home and at work. I was happy to have

someone who was able to give me a hand and help get me the care and

attention I needed. Are you prepared to help someone who may need

assistance?

Being able to step forth and help facilitate basic and special

care for one who is unable to do so for themselves is a noble act. The need

for effective advocacy exists not only in a court of law, but also in

education and in medical care. However, being an effective advocate takes a

certain skill level and practice.

FOLO is committed to bringing strategies and resources to those

who choose to hone their advocacy skills. Individuals who are currently

involved with advocating and caregiving as well as professionals who are

eager to have a family-friendly resource to distribute to their clients

agree that FOLO serves to enlighten and empower.

Build confidence. Encourage those advocacy skills. Subscribe to

and help support the free distribution of Families of Loved Ones Magazine.

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