by
Norine Watson

A project submitted to the Faculty of the University of Delaware in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing

December 1997

Copyright 1997 Norine K. Watson
All Rights Reserved

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Lucille Pulliam, thank you for your endless kindness and support.
Sandy Drummond, thank you for making me comfortable at the Newark Senior Center.
Penny Seiple, thank you for understanding.

This project is lovingly dedicated to:
My husband George, who through his actions has taught me the meaning of support.
My children Melissa and Steven; while watching you grow I learned I could also grow.

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