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Dying at Home: A Family Guide for Caregiving

Resource Type

Book

Description

Description (from the publisher or distributor):"Dying at Home" is an intimate account based on extensive interviews with family and professional caregivers as well as with other family members, friends, and patients. The author addresses the concerns and problems of those who face the decision of whether to care for a dying loved one at home, including preparing the home environment for caregiving; how to use professional caregivers in the home setting; managing the patient's pain, agitation, and other conditions; and how to recognize impending death and what to do immediately after death. She draws from stories that represent a wide range of circumstances and causes of death.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0801862035

Author

Andrea Sankar

Publication

1999 Johns Hopkins University Press

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