| Crisis
Care
- hospitalization
- a terminal illness
- the death of a loved one
- unemployment
- divorce
- a severe financial setback
- a natural disaster
- the aftermath of a fire
- retirement
- the stress of moving
- being a victim or perpetrator of a crime.
Chronic Care
- disabled
- aged
- in nursing homes
- homebound
- experiencing chronic pain
- living with degenerative diseases |
Preventive
Care
- A woman is expecting her
first child
- An executive is approaching his or her retirement
- A young man or woman is getting married in two months
- A 19-year-old goes off to college or the military
- A person has just recently received a promotion.
Supportive Care
- A man or woman caring for his dying spouse
- A man or woman considering placing an elderly parent in
a long-term care facility
- A parent of a special-needs child
- A son or daughter supporting a parent through the death
and funeral of the other parent
- A parent supporting an adult child through the pain of a
divorce
Follow-Up Care
- Additional crisis flare-ups or issues after recovering
from a major crisis
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