Nothing to Fear
Nothing to Fear

Author: Julie McFadden, RN

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-06-11

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0593713257

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The instant New York Times bestseller! A comforting and informative guide that demystifies our end-of-life journey, from the compassionate expert known as @hospicenursejulie What if we didn’t consider death the worst possible outcome? What if we discussed it honestly, embraced hospice care, and prepared for the end of our lives with hope and acceptance? In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide, TikTok star Julie McFadden—known online as “Hospice Nurse Julie”—shares the valuable lessons she’s learned in her fifteen years as an RN in the ICU and in hospice. Expertly interweaving emotional insight and practical advice, Nothing to Fear demystifies end-of-life care for both patients and caregivers, covering topics including: the biological details of dying which medical interventions help and which only make things worse the otherworldly beauty of deathbed phenomena financial and logistical preparations for death facts and myths about hospice care the most important conversations to have before you die the grieving process, before and after death Sure to be a go-to resource for years to come, McFadden’s first book proves a better death goes hand in hand with a better life.

Dying at Home
Dying at Home

Author: Andrea Sankar

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2024-02-20

Total Pages: 485

ISBN-13: 1421447738

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"This will be the third edition of this title, heavily updated from the 1999 second edition"--

Demystifying Grief
Demystifying Grief

Author: Diane Kirby

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2022-02-16

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1039136400

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There are an estimated 258 million widows worldwide. Demystifying Grief is a primer for women who’ve lost their partners, an accessible handbook on the physical, emotional, and behavioral effects of grief, and how to survive and heal. In June 2018, Diane Kirby’s life partner of forty-six years died suddenly and unexpectedly. In the aftermath, she discovered that the death of one’s partner is a traumatic, painful, and incredibly solitary experience, particularly in a death-denying society. Divided in two parts, this book deals first with survival, for when grief is fresh, all one can do is simply exist; this section covers the most common reactions to grief, such as grief fog, triggers, and touchstones. The second part deals with healing, for there comes a time when grievers want to do more than just survive; this section covers topics such as grief work, rituals, and growth. Applying social science and personal experience, this author has written a smart, concise, and compassionate guide, delving into the deeply necessary what, why, and how of grief.

In Your Last Breath
In Your Last Breath

Author: Hebooks

Publisher: Hebooks

Published:

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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"In Your Last Breath: A Guide to Living Fearlessly and Dying Gracefully" is a profound exploration of how the fear of death can serve as a powerful catalyst for living a life filled with purpose, authenticity, and resilience. This transformative journey takes readers through various chapters, from understanding the fear of death to preparing for a good death, and from harnessing fear for success to discovering one's calling and nurturing holistic well-being. Through inspiring stories, practical guidance, and actionable steps, this book empowers readers to embrace their mortality and unlock the true potential of a life lived fully.

Bhagavad Gita Heart and Soul
Bhagavad Gita Heart and Soul

Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal

Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9353464080

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The heart of the Gita. Quintessential Wisdom. Many editions are available, and this is the one that captures the soul of this classic scripture without using archaic terminology. Direct, usable, and applicable language that holds relevance and meaning in the modern context. Clarity in the workings of the MIND, the SENSES, the MEMORY. A synthesis of KARMA-JNANA-BHAKTI from this renowned text, that graces the home of every Indian, and is read all over the globe. The sweetest nectar is the Bhagavad Gita, Words of enduring wisdom spoken by the Lord himself. ------ न मे विदुस् सुरगणाः , प्रभवं न महर्षयः । अहम् आदिर् हि देवानाम् , महर्षीणां च सर्वशः ॥ १०.२ 10.2 Neither the denizens of heaven, nor the skilled intellectuals have any clue to the Divine presence, since Divinity is far ahead of the greatest intellect as well as of the heavenly abode. यो माम् अजम् अनादिं च , वेत्ति लोकमहेश्वरम् । असम्मूढस् स मर्त्येषु , सर्वपापैᳲ प्रमुच्यते ॥ १०.३ 10.3 The humble disciple who reposes faith in the eternal timeless Supreme force, his veil drops and he attains freedom from the vagaries of change. ------------------------------------------------- Original verses in Sanskrit in the chanting tradition with a pause at each quarter; with an English Essence using lucid modern words and phrases.

Lessons from a Bedside
Lessons from a Bedside

Author: Breda Casserly

Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland

Published: 2021-05-06

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1529341981

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WE ARE ALL ON A JOURNEY - from the moment we are born to the final minutes before our death. But as we live our busy lives, we oftentimes ignore the inner hurts and pain we may be carrying. In Lessons from a Bedside, Breda Casserly, a healthcare chaplain at the Galway Hospice Foundation, shares the wisdom she's learned from her patients as she's journeyed with them through serious, often terminal, illness. Here are stories of self-acceptance, grief, forgiveness and memory inspired by the people Breda has met over the course of her work, along with her own story of coming to terms with personal loss. Told with simplicity and compassion, Lessons from a Bedside is a book of love, spirituality and humanity which shows us paths to healing.

Oxford Textbook of Public Health Palliative Care
Oxford Textbook of Public Health Palliative Care

Author: Julian Abel

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0198862997

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Death, dying, loss, and care giving are not just medical issues, but societal ones. Palliative care has become increasingly professionalised, focused around symptom science. With this emphasis on minimizing the harms of physical, psychological, and spiritual stress, there has been a loss of how cultures and communities look after their dying, with the wider social experience of death often sidelined in the professionalisation and medicalisation of care. However, the people we know and love in the places we know and love make up what matters most for those undergoing the experiences of death, loss, and care giving. Over the last 25 years the theory, practice, research evidence base, and clinical applications have developed, generating widespread adoption of the principles of public health approaches to palliative care. The essential principles of prevention, harm reduction, early intervention, and health and wellbeing promotion can be applied to the universal experience of end of life, irrespective of disease or diagnosis. Compassionate communities have become a routine part of the strategy and service development in palliative care, both within the UK and internationally. The Oxford Textbook of Public Health Palliative Care provides a reframing of palliative care, bringing together the full scope of theory, practice, and evidence into one volume. Written by international leaders in the field, it provides the first truly comprehensive and authoritative textbook on the subject that will help to further inform developments in this growing specialty.

End of Life Care for People with Dementia
End of Life Care for People with Dementia

Author: Murna Downs

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2016-11-21

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 085700512X

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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.