Comfort & Care in a Final Illness: Support for the Patient & Caregiver

Whether you or someone close to you has received a terminal diagnosis -- this period of time can be a final gift.Guidance for the patientYou'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 goodbyeSupport for the caregiverAs 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

• | Author: June Cerza Kolf
• | Publisher: Balance
• | Publication Date: Apr 05, 1999
• | Number of Pages: 176 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1555611885
• | ISBN-13: 9781555611880