End-of-Life Care with Essential Oils: Your Guide to Compassionate Care for Loved Ones and Their Caregivers - Softcover

Johnson, Dr. Scott A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997548738 ISBN 13: 9780997548730

Publisher: Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services, LLC, 2018

Synopsis

Each of us faces the reality of death at some point, including the flood of emotions that comes with it. Preparing for this sensitive time requires a deeper understanding of what occurs during end of life and the tools and skills that make navigating it more comfortable. Essential oils are uniquely qualified to make this time a cherished memory for both you and your loved one and improve the compassionate care, love, and dignity of death. In this book, Dr. Johnson provides practical holistic strategies that hospice professionals, caregivers, and family can easily apply to better manage the care and symptoms that frequently occur during end of life care. It is a must-have resource for anyone who desires to improve the lives of the countless individuals who embark on the emotionally charged journey that ends mortality.

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Review

1. "As a hospice nurse for the last eight years, I have seen firsthand how very important symptom management is during the last stages of a person's battle with a terminal illness. Good symptom management is likely the difference between a good and poor quality of life during this difficult time. Dr. Johnson provides a wealth of information in a clear, concise, and easy to read format. Whether you are a hospice professional, a caregiver, or a patient, I feel you will find numerous ideas, including oil recipes and even massage techniques, that will help you better manage the care and symptoms that so often occur with end of life care." - Jennifer Bishop Taylor, RN, BSN
2. "The information in this book is thorough regarding the emotional and the physical barriers that one faces during end of life, which includes loved ones as well."  - Velvet Jahnke, RN, CHPN
3. "An exceptional tool for patient care and self-care for all caregivers involved in providing care to the terminally ill.  It is rare to find a book that can help everyone involved like this one will. As a Hospice professional for over 10 years and Caregiver for several of my own terminally ill family members I would highly recommend this book for all involved. We owe Dr. Scott Johnson a debt of gratitude for giving of his time to do the needed research to bring this book to the countless people whose lives will be touched and improved by its content." - Mary Ellen Cehonski, Volunteer Hospice Coordinator 
4. "End of Life Care with Essential Oils has been carefully written for hospice and palliative care patients as well as for the families, caregivers and other medical professionals involved with their care. Essential oils are clearly the best-kept secret to aid patients, caregivers, family members and medical professionals on this stressful and emotionally charged journey. This incredible resource will help alleviate the pain and suffering of many." - Cristen Mulley Hammel, RN, BSN, Hospice and Palliative Care Triage Nurse
5. "I was unable to put it down. I really appreciate the combinations of oils to use for the different aspects of the dying process. It is a very easy read but packed with great information." - Kay Spohn, RN, BSN

"I was impressed by the clinical background in this book. It is about human beings, be they patients or loved ones, dying. No euphemisms, real death. And the last page is a layman's guide to the clinical signs of dying and death. I was impressed by the references to a number of controlled trials, some randomized. The book is appropriately written for a lay carer, but will be of interest and use to anyone who works in palliative care and looks favourably on massage and aromatherapy or wants to learn a bit about it."

Roger Woodruff
International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
Formerly Director of Palliative Care, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.
Past Chairman, IAHPC.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services, LLC
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0997548738
• ISBN 13: 9780997548730
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 76