Terminal Illness is one of the greatest challenges any family will face. With so many questions wrapped in a multitude of emotions, we often don't know what to think or where to turn.
This Book Will Help.
We Need to Talk is a practice guide to help you and your family face the upcoming challenges. Inside you will find advice, tips, and explanations to help you better understand and address many of the issues you will face. Also, We Need to Talk is a pass-along book designed to be shared among family members to help understanding and togetherness during this very important time.
We Need to Talk is written by Larry Quicksall, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience helping hundreds of families cope with end-of-life issues.
Topics Covered in this Book:
Emotional Expressions of Loss including Grief, Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Guilt, Depression, and Acceptance.
Caring for the Patient including Curative Care vs Comfort Care, Pain Control, Nausea, Constipation, Dehydration, Artificial Feeding, Oxygen, and Medical Equipment.
Caring for the Caregiver including For Caregivers, For Family & Friends of the Caregiver.
Items of Importance including Advanced Directives, Final Arrangements, Children and Funerals, Preserving Your Memories, and Alternative and Herbal Treatments.
The Three Phases of Terminal Illness including the Introductory Phase, Work Phase, End Phase, Early Signs of Approaching Death, Later Signs of Approaching Death, and Active Dying.
