A beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death
by Miller, Bruce J., 1971- (Author), Berger, Shoshana (Author)
Summary
"The first and only all-encompassing action plan for the end of life. When it comes to death, we are all beginners. What we could use is a clear-eyed, bighearted friend to hold our hand and walk us through not just the practical decisions we'll have to make in the coming months and years, but also h... Full description
- Introduction: This is not life interrupted
- this is life
- PLANNING AHEAD. Don't leave a mess ; Leave a mark ; Yes, there's paperwork ; Can I afford to die?
- DEALING WITH ILLNESS. I'm sick ; Taking stock ; Now what? ; Coping ; Breaking the news ; Love, sex, and relationships
- HELP ALONG THE WAY. Dynamic duo: hospice and palliative care ; Symptoms 101 ; Hospital hacks ; Help! I need somebody ; Care for the caregiver ; Everyone dies: how to talk to kids
- WHEN DEATH IS CLOSE. It's your body and your funeral ; Can I choose to die? ; Final days
- AFTER. The first 24 hours ; Grief ; How to write a eulogy and an obituary ; Celebrating a life ; What's left.