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. 2017 Mar;34(3):45-48.

Improving Caregiver Knowledge of Support Resources

LaDonna Clark Thomas  1
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Improving Caregiver Knowledge of Support Resources

LaDonna Clark Thomas. Fed Pract. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

After reading a resource manual, caregivers of veterans with disabilities reported being more knowledgeable and empowered regarding available support resources.

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Author disclosures The author reports no actual or potential conflicts of interest with regard to this article.

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