Guide to Caregiving in the Final Months of Life

An Essential Book for both PROFESSIONALS and CAREGIVERS

FOR THE PROFESSIONAL

Guide to Caregiving in the Final Months of Life supports professionals in educating families about end of life care.  When they give the book to families, they impart a wealth of information on caregiving that could not be learned in a single educational session.  The book reinforces their teachings and becomes a resource that family members can refer to as questions inevitably arise.

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FOR THE CAREGIVER

This book supports the caregiver to cope with the stress of caregiving.  It breaks down complex medical information helping them to gain a more accurate picture of their loved ones condition. It takes the reader by the hand and walks them through what they will experience as their loved one enters the final months of life.  It provides examples that illustrate typical scenarios encountered by families.  It helps families to ask the right questions, make the best decisions and ultimately provide the best care. This book will give you confidence in your caregiving.  It will help to validate that you have done what could be done.   

This book provides detailed information on:

·       The signs that indicate your loved one is declining and is unlikely to recover.

·        Ways to talk to your provider about your care options.

·       The physical and emotional changes that can be expected in the coming months.

·        Step by step instructions (“caregiving tips”) on how to manage each of these expected changes.

·        How to know when you loved one is in pain and when they are no longer able to tell you.

·       Guidance on how much pain medicine is safe to give.