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Shock & Mobilization
Your entrance to the labyrinth of caregiving starts with shock and mobilization. You get a call that your mom's fallen, your dad's had an accident, your spouse has a frightening diagnosis. Who to call? Where to start? It's a rollercoaster—you may be up and down for weeks or even months.
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