Learning How to Let Go: Simple answers about Hospice and End of Life care - Couverture souple

Willi, Mary Beth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 171996985X ISBN 13 : 9781719969857

Editeur : Independently published, 2006

Synopsis

Readers often tell us, "I am so glad I had this book when I was sitting by my mother's bed."

Death is not happenstance, is a process. Most of us are clueless. This book is designed to help you understand what is unfolding.

First written in 2003, little literature was available for family members, “Learning How to Let Go remains a trusted guide for families and care givers to understand how to help the dying live fully to the end. Readers quickly learn key signs not to be missed, and what to focus on in the time left between us.

The table of contents is organized to quickly make sense of the language and key terms staff may be using with you. The following topics are covered:

• · INTRODUCTION
• · DISCONNECTION VERSUS DEPRESSION
• · DECREASE IN APPETITE VERSUS STARVING TO DEATH
• · DYSPHAGIA
• · DEHYDRATION
• · BLADDER
• · BOWELS
• · FEVER
• · CIRCULATION CHANGES/ MOTTLING
• · BEDSORES
• · RESPIRATORY CHANGES
• · PAIN AND PAIN MEDICATIONS
• · SPIRITUAL PAIN
• · WEAKNESS
• · SLEEP PATTERNS
• · LIFE REVIEW
• · JERKING MOVEMENTS OF THE BODY
• · CONFUSION VERSUS DISORIENTATION
• · BACK TO LIFE REVIEW
• · THE LAST TEAR
• · GIFT TIME/BURST OF ENERGY/ THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
• · HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE?
• · GENERAL TIME LINE
• · MONTH/ S:
• · WEEK/S :
• · HOUR/S:
• · MINUTE/S:
• · THE LAST GOODBYE
• · TERMINAL RESTLESSNESS/ MASSIVE SPIRITUAL PAIN
• · LINGERING
• · Recommended Reading:

People die in stages of months, weeks, days and hours. "Learning How to Let Go” is a classic, written to reduce fear, and understand dying. It is in use around the world.

Mary Beth's family friendly approach helps you appreciate ways loved ones communicate their needs, resolve spiritual pain, reveal feelings, even curate their own final moments.

No one teaches us what to expect at the end of life. Most of us have no idea what is a ‘natural’death because it looks so unnatural to us.

This will help you understand the process. God bless you and your loved one.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Updated and Revised. Do you need quick information about what a loved one goes through at end of life?

Mary Beth Willi is a Hospice Nurse. Her short book about Hospice and End of Life Care has helped thousands quickly understand the physical and spiritual aspects of how we die. This is a fantastic tool for those with loved ones in hospice or receiving palliative care. Her booklet can be ordered here as a download single version, available for licensing. It is great for Home Hospice Nurses, as a leave behind.

Her insight will touch you like few people ever have.

Mary Beth Willi, is an LPN, who found her calling in hospice care. She is a near death experience (NDE) survivor. Over the past 10 years, Mary Beth has gained tremendous insight into the process we all must take to get to the other side. She has quietly become ‘famous’ on 4 continents where her small booklet is used to help both the dying, and their loved ones, better understand the final journey to the other side.

Her expertise is like no other. Her message of ‘Learning How To Let Go’ crosses all faiths.

Mary Beth has answers that all of us wish to understand. She is a coach, a counselor to individuals who are near death and their loved ones. She’s learned how to help people come to grips with the ‘Life Review’ process, and help them move peacefully into the light that awaits us all.

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Five Stars!

ByScarlet M. Sobaskyon July 17, 2015

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Excellent guide to understanding my elderly mother's journey. Thank you.

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Great reference if you have a loved one in Hospice

By Michelleon July 27, 2014

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This is a very informative, no-nonsense guide to understanding what to expect when a loved one is in Hospice. The author seemed both caring and knowledgeable.
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Must read!

By Kindle Customeron April 19, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition

Very helpful For The family and the nursing professional. Would highly recommend it going into hospice and palliative care profession. M Warren RN

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Thank you!

By A.J. Fort Lauderdaleon December 7, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

Thank you for writing this book Mary Beth. It has help our family understand what my Mother is going through while under hospice care. This book is well written and extremely informative.
5.0 out of 5 stars

Most valuable book ever.

ByTomon November 3, 2015

Format: Pamphlet

As a psychologist and hospice volunteer, I have found this book immensely helpful. I bought multiple copies and shared them with others. Mary Beth's specific, honest and from the heart style is comforting and vastly informative. I keep it at my bedside.
5.0 out of 5 stars

Most Helpful Book

ByC. Chrosniakon September 18, 2011

Format: Pamphlet

This book was instrumental in helping me cope with and understand my mothers dieing journey. It helped me .have a much needed peace at the most difficult part of my life. More importantly it helped me to journey through the dieing process WITH my mother.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 171996985X
• ISBN 13: 9781719969857
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 52
• Éditeur: Van Horn David
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible