The End-of-Life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting with and Caring for a Dying Loved One

By (author): "Ira Byock, S. Andrew Lasher, David B. Feldman"
The End-of-Life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting with and Caring for a Dying Loved One
ISBN1572245115
ISBN139781572245112
AsinThe End-of-Life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting with and Caring for a Dying Loved One
Original titleThe End-of-life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting With and Caring for a Dying Loved One
This book address both the emotional and psychological issues associated with death and dying and the practical and medical realities typically dealt with at this time-unusual among titles in this subject area.The authors, a psychologist and medical doctor, are passionate advocates for quality end-of-life care. Author Feldman's background in positive psychology brings an emphasis on hope, inspiration, meaning, and human connection at the end of life to the book.As medical technology progresses and life expectancies edge upward, families are being faced with ever-more-complicated choices as loved ones approach their final hours. This book offers readers much-needed guidance and support for making these often difficult decisions.