Comfort & Care In A Final Illness: Support For The Patient & Caregiver
By (Author) June Kolf
Hachette Books
Da Capo Press Inc
5th April 1999
United States
General
Non Fiction
Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions
Coping with / advice about death and bereavement
362.175
Paperback
176
300g
Whether you or someone close to you has received a terminal diagnosis -- this period of time can be a final gift.
Guidance for the patient
You've been terminally diagnosed, and you need advice to help you make the best of the situation and the time you have left. Here's guidance, including:
-- Emotional adjustment
-- Medical care
-- Hospital vs. home care
-- Legal and financial arrangements
-- Saying goodbye
Support for the caregiver
As a caregiver to someone who is terminally ill, you can be a guiding light. June's practical advice for the caregiver's role will simplify the process. Some helpful topics are:
-- Honest communication
-- Listening skills
-- Physical support
-- Caring for yourself -- avoiding burnout
-- Final arrangements