Download or read book PACE Toward Peace What Everyone Should Know About End of Life Care written by Kim Gladstone and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are living longer. Public health advances, improved technology, and medicine have evolved to lengthen our lifespans. Life expectancy in the U.S. is nearing 80 years old! This means most of us will not die suddenly as in the past. Instead, we'll likely die from a chronic disease we've been living with for months, years or decades. When we recognized that for most of us, a gradual death is what we can expect, we gain the opportunity to take control, or at least gain an understanding of what is likely to occur and how we can deal with it. We prepare extensively for the birth of our children. A nine-month pregnancy gives us time to read up on what to expect, to buy things, and rearrange our living space. The months of expectation also gives us time to adapt to the physical and emotional changes that are occurring. Why wouldn't we prepare for our own and our loved one's death in a similar way? This book covers facts and plans to overcome our hesitance and fear of thinking about what a gradual death might look like. It provides the reader with a template for the common phases of a gradual death and information about what will likely occur. It's for people who aren't medically trained but are curious about how to approach what naturally happens at the end of a life. PACE is a model that differentiates four phases people go through when dying gradually. P = PARTNERING: This phase is similar to many partnerships, where two people work equally but with different specialties, sharing in most decisions and work. A = ASSISTING: This phase is when the dying person allows or asks the caregiver to make decisions and needs assistance with daily activities. C = CARING: This phase is when the caregiver makes all decisions and is responsible for all daily activities. E = ENDING: In this phase, as the dying person disengages with this world, the caregiver remains in the decision-making role and is responsible for all decisions and work. Checklists and tips are provided for each phase to help with planning and expectations. There is something for everyone (the dying person, their caregiver and their family) in each phase of this informative book. The process of dying doesn't have to be isolating and scary, if we understand there is A PACE Toward Peace.
Download or read book The Art of Dying Well written by Katy Butler and published by Scribner. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “comforting…thoughtful” (The Washington Post) guide to maintaining a high quality of life—from resilient old age to the first inklings of a serious illness to the final breath—by the New York Times bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door is a “roadmap to the end that combines medical, practical, and spiritual guidance” (The Boston Globe). “A common sense path to define what a ‘good’ death looks like” (USA TODAY), The Art of Dying Well is about living as well as possible for as long as possible and adapting successfully to change. Packed with extraordinarily helpful insights and inspiring true stories, award-winning journalist Katy Butler shows how to thrive in later life (even when coping with a chronic medical condition), how to get the best from our health system, and how to make your own “good death” more likely. Butler explains how to successfully age in place, why to pick a younger doctor and how to have an honest conversation with them, when not to call 911, and how to make your death a sacred rite of passage rather than a medical event. This handbook of preparations—practical, communal, physical, and spiritual—will help you make the most of your remaining time, be it decades, years, or months. Based on Butler’s experience caring for aging parents, and hundreds of interviews with people who have successfully navigated our fragmented health system and helped their loved ones have good deaths, The Art of Dying Well also draws on the expertise of national leaders in family medicine, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, and hospice. This “empowering guide clearly outlines the steps necessary to prepare for a beautiful death without fear” (Shelf Awareness).
Download or read book Hospice Whispers written by Carla Cheatham and published by Scie Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we fear death, we miss out on a lot of life. This book hopes to change that. While hospices care for persons in their final days, hospice is not about death. It's all about LIFE-real, nitty-gritty, poignant, funny, challenging, and bittersweet life in all its beauty and imperfection. Those who have experienced hospice usually speak in reverential tones of this service and find themselves fearing death less because they have seen all the incredible life that happens until the final moment. But those unfamiliar with hospice often misunderstand and fear it, and the end of life. Through first-hand accounts that range from humorous to heart-wrenchingly honest, Carla shares the stories that continue to teach her the lessons of what it means to be truly present with ourselves and each other in this perfectly imperfect experience called life.
Download or read book Dying Well written by Ira Byock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1998-03-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Ira Byock, prominent palliative care physician and expert in end of life decisions, a lesson in Dying Well. Nobody should have to die in pain. Nobody should have to die alone. This is Ira Byock's dream, and he is dedicating his life to making it come true. Dying Well brings us to the homes and bedsides of families with whom Dr. Byock has worked, telling stories of love and reconciliation in the face of tragedy, pain, medical drama, and conflict. Through the true stories of patients, he shows us that a lot of important emotional work can be accomplished in the final months, weeks, and even days of life. It is a companion for families, showing them how to deal with doctors, how to talk to loved ones—and how to make the end of life as meaningful and enriching as the beginning. Ira Byock is also the author of The Best Care Possible: A Physician's Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life.
Download or read book The Dying Process written by Katie Duncan and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Have you been told someone you love is dying? Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious, or feeling like you have no idea what to do or what to expect? Are you determined to keep the one you love free from pain and discomfort? Are you desperate for help? Then keep reading...* "As a physician, I am constantly struck by how little guidance the medical community provides around care at the end of life -- it is truly one of the greatest gaps in our care of patients. The Dying Process takes a bold step toward beginning to fill that gap by leaning into some of the difficult conversations that arise around the topic of death and dying." - Lauren Pace, MD Death is an inescapable part of human life. Yet, as magnificent as modern medicine has become, it simply does not prepare us for this inevitable reality. And so, when that time does come... When we find out someone we love is dying... We are overcome with shock, sadness, and fear. As a Nurse Practitioner, educator, and Death Coach, Katie Duncan has been an end-of-life guide for many precious humans and a mentor to their heartbroken families. Through her years of experience with death and dying, Duncan explains the process as transitional stages beginning months before death. She will leave caregivers feeling empowered and prepared in what is likely to be the most challenging, vulnerable, and distressing time of their life. In this guidebook, you will discover... Expertise walking you through the last moments of human life. Simple yet effective ways to keeping your loved one free from pain and discomfort. Forgotten but essential "To-Do's" before your the death of a loved one. Surprising ways death and dying are similar to birth. Powerful stories that will open your eyes to the unique treasures of death and dying. Remarkable ways death and dying lend the opportunity for so much beauty, wonder, and tranquility. Crucial self-care techniques to avoid caregiver burnout. The most meaningful words to share and the most precious gifts you can give your loved one before they die. The Dying Process will reframe your fears and uncertainties when caring for someone at the end of life. Whether you are a family member searching for answers, a caregiver looking for recommendations, or a friend just trying to understand, you will receive invaluable tools and guidance to support your loved one through the last days of their life. If you want to help your dying loved one find peace at the end of their life's journey, scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now!
Download or read book Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care written by Barbara Goldschmidt and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The radiant energy in human touch can have a powerful therapeutic effect for those who are elderly, ill or dying. Explaining the benefits, practicalities and research behind touch therapy, this book teaches a simple hand massage sequence for all carers looking for an effective way to support and connect with a family member, friend or patient.
Download or read book Caregiving for Alzheimer s Disease and Related Disorders written by Steven H. Zarit and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assisting someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another illness that causes dementia is incredibly demanding and stressful for the family. Like many disabling conditions, Alzheimer’s disease leads to difficulty or inability to carry out common activities of daily life, and so family members take over a variety of tasks ranging from managing the person’s finances to helping with intimate activities such as bathing and dressing. Key coverage in Caregiving for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders includes: Early diagnosis and family dynamics Emotional needs of caregivers Developmentally appropriate long-term care for people with Alzheimer’s Family caregivers as members of the Alzheimer’s treatment Team Legal and ethical issues for caregivers Faith and spirituality The economics of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease Cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic issues of minority caregivers Advances in Alzheimer’s disease research Caregiving for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders offers a wealth of insights and ideas for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students across the caregiving fields, including psychology, social work, public health, geriatrics and gerontology, and medicine as well as public and education policy makers.
Download or read book STOP THINKING START LIVING written by Ethan James and published by ETHAN JAMES. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been searching for something that will end your stress and suffering? Do you know that there must be a better way to live? Are you tired of living your life without purpose or meaning? Then you should read Stop Thinking Start Living. This book is a how-to guide to bring deep peace into your life. When your life is filled with peace, your stress and mental suffering disappear. This will make your life beautiful, meaningful, and full of love and joy. Experiencing peace, love, and joy on a deeper level will make each day truly worth living. Throughout the book, there are questions that you will need to answer, as well as action items that you will need to complete so that your life transformation can get started. There are also seven-day challenges in the book for you to use as a guide during your life transformation. By answering the questions honestly, and completing the action items and challenges, you will experience deep peace, love, and joy. The question is, are you ready for this? Are you ready for your stress and suffering to end? Ethan transformed his life, and knows that you, too, can transform your life. Stop Thinking Start Living was written by Ethan to share his knowledge and his personal experiences in a simple way for you to easily understand. The time to start your life transformation is NOW!
Download or read book Letter from a Birmingham Jail written by Dr Martin Luther King and published by HarperOne. This book was released on 2025-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Impact of Culture and Faith in Dementia Care written by Michael Silbermann and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the reader with a deeper understanding of the symptoms and palliative care needs of patients with dementia and their families. The book addresses the unique role of different cultures throughout the world and how this impacts psycho-social–spiritual healing. By looking at how patients with dementia are cared for in low-, middle-, and high-income countries, we can not only learn about cultures globally but learn from one another about unique and special models of care. Our hope is that by learning from different cultures, care for patients with dementia and their families will improve on a global scale. The book will be very useful for anyone involved in care for patients with dementia and their families, including neurologists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and physiotherapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, spiritual ministry, social workers and volunteers.
Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Download or read book The Christian s Guide to Living in the Last Days Vol 2 written by Billy Crone and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's not enough to just "know" we're living in the Last Days, the point is to "do" something about it. We are to take this prophetic information and redeem the time by living for Jesus and telling as many people as we can about Him so they can be saved before it's too late. Time is simply running out! The problem is, most Christians are distracted, disinterested, or flat out apathetic, making no difference for Jesus in these Last Days. On top of that, their countenance is a bad walking advertisement for Jesus! Therefore, this book, The Christian's Guide to Living in the Last Days Vol.2 seeks to equip you the reader with pivotal keys that are absolutely crucial if we're ever going to have that life-changing walk with Jesus in these final hours. Here you will learn such insights as: The Dangers of a Misplaced Mind The Dangers of a Misplaced Lifestyle, Focus, Attitude, Behavior, Understanding, and Posture. Turn your walk and witness around for Jesus before it's too late!
Download or read book End of Life Care for People with Dementia written by Murna Downs and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People with dementia need increasingly specialised support as they approach the end of life, and so too do their families and the professionals working with them. This book describes not only what can be done to ensure maximum quality of life for those in the final stages of the illness, but also how best to support those involved in caring for them. Emphasising the importance of being attuned to the experiences and needs of the person with dementia, the authors explain why and how they should be included in decisions relating to their end of life care. Practical strategies for ensuring physical and emotional wellbeing are provided, drawing on useful examples from practice and providing solutions to potential challenges that carers and family members will face. Dilemmas surrounding end of life care are explored in detail, including the moral dilemma of medical intervention, and the authors suggest ways of supporting family members through the process in terms of providing information, helping them adjust to change and loss, and involving them in their relative's care, and at how care staff can be supported through appropriate education and training, team building and information-giving. This is an essential resource for anyone who wishes to provide compassionate, person-centred care for a person with dementia as they approach the end of life, including care staff, nurses, social workers and related professionals.
Download or read book The Treasury of David written by Spurgeon and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Needs of the Dying written by David Kessler and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In gentle, compassionate language, The Needs of the Dying helps us through the last chapter of our lives. Author David Kessler has identified key areas of concern: the need to be treated as a living human being, the need for hope, the need to express emotions, the need to participate in care, the need for honesty, the need for spirituality, and the need to be free of physical pain. Examining the physical and emotional experiences of life-challenging illnesses, Kessler provides a vocabulary for family members and for the dying that allows them to communicate with doctors, with hospital staff, and with one another, and—at a time when the right words are exceedingly difficult to find—he helps readers find a way to say good-bye. Using comforting and touching stories, he provides information to help us meet the needs of a loved one at this important time in our lives.
Download or read book Dying in America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-03-19 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For patients and their loved ones, no care decisions are more profound than those made near the end of life. Unfortunately, the experience of dying in the United States is often characterized by fragmented care, inadequate treatment of distressing symptoms, frequent transitions among care settings, and enormous care responsibilities for families. According to this report, the current health care system of rendering more intensive services than are necessary and desired by patients, and the lack of coordination among programs increases risks to patients and creates avoidable burdens on them and their families. Dying in America is a study of the current state of health care for persons of all ages who are nearing the end of life. Death is not a strictly medical event. Ideally, health care for those nearing the end of life harmonizes with social, psychological, and spiritual support. All people with advanced illnesses who may be approaching the end of life are entitled to access to high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care, consistent with their wishes. Dying in America evaluates strategies to integrate care into a person- and family-centered, team-based framework, and makes recommendations to create a system that coordinates care and supports and respects the choices of patients and their families. The findings and recommendations of this report will address the needs of patients and their families and assist policy makers, clinicians and their educational and credentialing bodies, leaders of health care delivery and financing organizations, researchers, public and private funders, religious and community leaders, advocates of better care, journalists, and the public to provide the best care possible for people nearing the end of life.
Download or read book Palliative Care Nursing written by Marianne Matzo, PhD, APRN-CNP, FPCN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This 5th edition is an important achievement; it is a symbol of commitment to the field of palliative nursing, where we have been and where we are going.” - Betty Rolling Ferrell, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN, CHPN From the Foreword The aging population has only grown since the first edition of this comprehensive and seminal publication nearly 20 years ago. Based on the need to humanize rather than medicalize the illness experience for patients, this text delves into palliative care beyond the specific diseases affecting the patient. Instead, content focuses on the whole person and family. Palliative patients struggle with chronic, debilitating, and painful conditions, and grapple with the fact that life as they knew it has already passed away. Families and friends reciprocally suffer, not knowing how to help and therefore become the secondary victims of the disease. This is not the challenge of a lone nurse, or a single physician, therapist, or social worker. Rather, palliative and hospice care requires the expertise and unique roles of an interprofessional team to help the patient and family strengthen their resilience, continue to find meaning and purpose in life, and cure what can be cured. Palliative Care Nursing, Fifth Edition, delivers advanced empirical, aesthetic, ethical and personal knowledge. This new edition brings an increased focus on outcomes, benchmarking progress, and goals of care. It expounds upon the importance of the cross-disciplinary collaboration introduced in the previous edition. Every chapter in Sections I, II, and III includes content written by a non-nursing member of the interprofessional team. Based on best-evidence and clinical practice guidelines, this text presents comprehensive, targeted interventions responsive to the needs of palliative and hospice patients and family. Each chapter contains compassionate, timely, appropriate, and cost-effective care for diverse populations across the illness trajectory. Key Features The expanded new edition offers current, comprehensive, one-stop source of highly-relevant clinical information on palliative care Life-span approach: age-appropriate nursing considerations (e.g. geriatric, pediatric and family) Includes disease-specific and symptom-specific nursing management chapters Promotes a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to palliative care Offers important legal, ethical and cultural considerations related to death and dying Case Studies with Case Study Conclusion in each clinical chapter New to The Fifth Edition: An expanded chapter on Palliative Care incorporates most up to date scope and standards, information on Basic and Advanced HPNA certification, self-reflection and self-care for nurses. A chapter on Interprofessional Collaboration Instructor Resources: Power points and Test bank
