As you learned, everyone’s role is to support the person in a variety of ways. Be sure to:

• Know that the person is still at the center of planning.
• Balance what is important to the person with what is important for the person.
• Ask, how can we connect with the person? Don’t focus on what they can no longer do – focus on what they can do.
• Consider and identify connections to resources that can help a person maintain quality of life and independence.
• Continue to learn more through training opportunities and resources.
• Support the family and community that is important to the person; allow for emotions.
• Take more responsibility for success.