Final Journeys by Maggie Callanan
A guide to understand the special needs of the dying and those who care for them, from the bestselling coauthor of Final Gifts"Maggie Callanan's wise, confident voice is an invaluable companion."--Ira Byock, M.D., author of Dying Well
For more than two decades, hospice nurse Maggie Callanan has tended to the terminally ill and been a cornerstone of support for their loved ones. Now she passes along the lessons she has learned from the experts--her patients.
From supporting a husband or wife faced with the loss of a spouse to helping a dying mother prepare her children to carry on without her, Callanan's poignant stories illustrate new ways to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of this difficult and precious time. She brings welcome clarity to medical and ethical concerns, explaining what to expect at every stage.
Designed to be your companion, resource, and advocate from diagnosis through the final hours, Final Journeys will help you keep the lines of communication open, get the help you need, and create the peaceful end we all hope for.
Since 1981, Maggie Callanan, R.N., has specialized in the care of the dying. She gives a lot of talks about death and dying, bereavement, and hospice care to both lay and professional audiences. Maggie is the author of the books Final Journeys and Final Gifts. She lives on the shore of New England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780553382747 |
| ISBN 10 | 0553382748 |
| Title | Final Journeys |
| Author | Maggie Callanan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2009-03-24 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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