Preparing for the Recurring Cycle The termination of an attendant will mean either a smooth transition into the employment of someone else or a frantic scramble for a replacement. Even the most experienced employer with the best planning and preparation may feel insecure in the transition from one attendant to a new one. Anxiety is natural feeling for anyone moving from a familiar situation into a new one. For people with disabilities, the anxiety might be a little more intense because of the level of dependency involved. The best way to minimize anxiety is to analyze and prepare for as many aspects of the situation as possible. We hope the suggestions here will help you to do this. RESOURCES Publication Managing Personal Assistants: A Consumer Guide www.pva.org/publications Websites www.nfcacares.org National Family Caregivers Association [NFCA] helps raise awareness and support for those who provide direct care to people who are ill or have a disability. www.eldercare.com For information on attendants, go to the section on Independent Living Centers under Living Alternatives. www.ilru.org List of centers for independent living, listed by state or province. Many centers have resources for locating and training privately hired personal care attendants. Section 2: Maximizing Your Function! | [ 117 ]http://www.pva.org/publications http://www.nfcacares.org http://www.eldercare.com http://www.ilru.org