Why should I invest my time and possibly money in tools?
Independence
Knowing what tools are available to you, along with having these tools and knowing how to properly utilize them for your needs, can increase your independence regarding your healthcare.
Tools can increase your independence as many can help you remember what you need to do and when you need to do that task. This may include but is not limited to:
- Coordinating your overall healthcare
- Making and getting to appointments on time
- Asking certain questions to particular people
- Taking the right amount of medication(s) you are supposed to take at the right time(s)
Independence may be a goal that you are working towards and it always feels good to be able to accomplish a task on your own.
Safety
Knowing what tools are available to you, along with having these tools and knowing how to properly utilize them for your needs, can increase your overall safety.
It is important to know your health needs to the best of your ability so that you can complete all of your tasks without putting yourself in danger. Tools can help you do this.
Tools can also assist you in remembering and coordinating your care to the best of your ability to ensure that those who are assisting you and providing you with your needed healthcare know how to best care for you.