Learning How to Let Go: Simple answers about Hospice and End of Life care

Readers often tell us, "I am so glad I had this book when I was sitting by my mother's bed."

Death is not happenstance, is a process. Most of us are clueless. This book is designed to help you understand what is unfolding.

First written in 2003, little literature was available for family members, “Learning How to Let Go remains a trusted guide for families and care givers to understand how to help the dying live fully to the end. Readers quickly learn key signs not to be missed, and what to focus on in the time left between us.

The table of contents is organized to quickly make sense of the language and key terms staff may be using with you. The following topics are covered:

• · INTRODUCTION
• · DISCONNECTION VERSUS DEPRESSION
• · DECREASE IN APPETITE VERSUS STARVING TO DEATH
• · DYSPHAGIA
• · DEHYDRATION
• · BLADDER
• · BOWELS
• · FEVER
• · CIRCULATION CHANGES/ MOTTLING
• · BEDSORES
• · RESPIRATORY CHANGES
• · PAIN AND PAIN MEDICATIONS
• · SPIRITUAL PAIN
• · WEAKNESS
• · SLEEP PATTERNS
• · LIFE REVIEW
• · JERKING MOVEMENTS OF THE BODY
• · CONFUSION VERSUS DISORIENTATION
• · BACK TO LIFE REVIEW
• · THE LAST TEAR
• · GIFT TIME/BURST OF ENERGY/ THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
• · HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE?
• · GENERAL TIME LINE
• · MONTH/ S:
• · WEEK/S :
• · HOUR/S:
• · MINUTE/S:
• · THE LAST GOODBYE
• · TERMINAL RESTLESSNESS/ MASSIVE SPIRITUAL PAIN
• · LINGERING
• · Recommended Reading:

People die in stages of months, weeks, days and hours. "Learning How to Let Go” is a classic, written to reduce fear, and understand dying. It is in use around the world.

Mary Beth's family friendly approach helps you appreciate ways loved ones communicate their needs, resolve spiritual pain, reveal feelings, even curate their own final moments.

No one teaches us what to expect at the end of life. Most of us have no idea what is a ‘natural’death because it looks so unnatural to us.

This will help you understand the process. God bless you and your loved one.