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An updated edition of the most respected book on hospice care - for both patients and caregivers. This warm and informative resource on hospice and other end-of-life care options now gets an update. It receives a new preface and revised guidance on elders who need more long-term care and support, recommendations on pain medications, and advice for those living extended lives with treatable, but not curable, diseases. Written by a hospice nurse, Living at the End of Life reassures us that this difficult time also offers an opportunity to explore and rediscover a richer meaning in life. Drawing on her years of experience, Bell has created a comprehensive, insightful guide to every aspect of hospice care and the final stages of life. For people in hospice, as well as their friends and families, this is an indispensable and trustworthy source of comfort and spiritual healing.
About the Author
In my sixteen years as a hospice nurse, I found that the best way to support a family is to listen to their questions, hopes, and fears, then offer useful information. For those living with a serious illness, just knowing what to expect, and what to do to prevent or resolve problems can make a big difference in their quality of life. LIVING AT THE END OF LIFE is a resource to help individuals and families achieve their goals, mend relationships, and explore what holds meaning to them. It shares practical suggestions, such as how to maximize energy, adapt to a changing appetite, and manage medications. And when the time comes, it helps families understand what will happen in the final days, how to provide care, ensure comfort, and achieve peace.Everyone will make this journey in his or her own way. For each person, these issues will arise at different times, or maybe not at all. For that reason, this guide can be read in any order. You choose how much you read, in what order, and when. You'll find a list of topics, a sample chapter, and other resources at www.LivingAtTheEndofLife.comI hope the information in this guide helps you and your loved ones to live with meaning, comfort, hope, and peace. Karen
