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"The Family Caregiver's Journal" successfully blends wisdom and pragmatism. The insights contained shed light on the painful but normal challanges that confront life's end, and as we strive to support others in their dying. The advice contained helps reveal the opportunities for growth that often lie hidden within this inherently difficult, poignant time of life. The result is a valuable resource for people striving to live with a life-limiting illness--and for those who love and care for them. Dr. Ira Byock, MD; author of "Dying Well: The Prospect for Growth at the End of Life." He is the past presifdent of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Hank Bruce has written a thoughtful, useful journal for family caregivers. It should be of immense value to people vested with the honor of caring for a loved one with a serious life-limiting illness. I only wish I had been able to use a journal such as "The Family Caregiver's Journal" when my own mother died. Becky McDonald, CEO, Hospice of Lake & Sumter, Tavares, FL
"The Family Caregiver"s Journal" weaves together inspiring stories, comforting reflections, and factual information. At the same time, the book invites the reader to record thoughts, feelings, and ideas as his or her own process of giving care continues. You will find that each page, paragraph and chapter add richness to 'one of the most difficult, demanding, exhausting, nerve wracking and soul wrenching careers possible.' The Family Caregiver's JOurnal provides the support needed to make caregiving the most rewarding job you ever had.
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One of the loneliest tasks on earth is caring for a loved one who is dying. There are 25 million people in that role today and the number is increasing dramatically. This book is a blend of facts and stories that inform, inspire and provide insight to the caregiver as he or she faces the painful, but normal, challenges of death and dying. In the midst of anticipatory grief can be found oppurtunities for growth and discovery. The book provides space for the reader to record his or her own thoughts, important information and invaluable memories. This book provides the support needed to make caregiving the "most rewarding job you ever had." Dr. Ira Byock, author of "Dying Well: The Prospect for Growth at the End of Life" says that this book is a successful blend of wisdom and pragmatism . . . a valuable resource. It explores such topics as "death with Dignity," "quality of life" and what to expect as a terminal illness progresses.
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