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Sales, Amy.
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Terminal care.
Caregivers.
Terminally ill -- Family relationships.
Death -- Psychological aspects.
Terminally ill -- Psychology.
Palliative treatment.
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Sales, Amy.
Terminal care.
Caregivers.
Terminally ill -- Family relationships.
Death -- Psychological aspects.
Terminally ill -- Psychology.
Palliative treatment.
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Walking
on
eggshells
:
caring
for a
critically
ill
loved
one
/ by Amy Sales.
by
Sales, Amy.
New Horizon Press, c2012.
Call #:
362.175 S163w
Subjects
Terminal care.
Caregivers.
Terminally
ill
-- Family relationships.
Death -- Psychological aspects.
Terminally
ill
-- Psychology.
Palliative treatment.
ISBN:
9780882823805 (pbk.)
0882823809 (pbk.)
Description:
x, 227 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223).
Contents:
Life after diagnosis -- When finding the right words seems impossible -- Who to tell what and when to tell it -- Talking to your children about terminal illness and dying -- How to prepare for medical appointments -- Handling finances -- Taking care of yourself --
Caring
for a young child with a life-threatening illness --
Caring
for an adult child with a life-threatening illness --
Caring
for a spouse with a life-threatening illness --
Caring
for a parent with a life-threatening illness -- Progression of hope -- Preparing for and adjusting to hospitalizations -- Handling bad news -- Anticipating the end of life -- What is hospice and how do we talk about it? -- Understanding the physical and emotional needs of your dying
loved
one
-- What does death look like? -- Should children go to funerals? -- After your
loved
one
dies -- Reentry.
Summary:
Dealing with a
loved
one
's life-threatening illness brings difficult and daunting tasks for caregivers. Not knowing when and how to say things and what to do is frightening. Caregivers often feel they are "
walking
on
eggshells
." This guide offers comfort, support and advice for managing economic, emotional and daily stressors from day
one
of the diagnosis.
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Adult Nonfiction
362.175 S163w
Core Collection - Adult
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Jun 08, 2024
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