Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on February 28, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: BooksThis book, written for the person facing the end of life, compassionately but frankly describes the physical, psychosocial and spiritual changes that may be encountered and offers suggestions for... Read more
Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on April 12, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: BooksThis book, written by two physicians who have experience and training in hospice care and issues related to death and dying, offers commpassionate and practical advice for both patients and... Read more
Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on April 12, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: BooksThis book includes sample interviews to provide a better understanding of death, the five stages of death (denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance), family reactions... Read more
Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on February 28, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: National OrganizationsThis organization utilizes grassroots efforts of local groups to provide information on advance directives, local service referrals, pain and symptom management, and legal aid in dying if... Read more
Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on April 12, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: National OrganizationsThis organization offers a series of fact sheets that address end-of-life issues including, "End of Life Choices: CPR & DNR," "End of Life Choices: Feeding Tubes and Ventilators," "End of Life... Read more
Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on April 16, 2009Category: End of LifeResource Type: National OrganizationsThis organization offers information and support on choosing hospice care and finding end-of-life resources to assist those who are coping with issues of caregiving, terminal illness and grief.
Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on April 16, 2009Category: End of LifeResource Type: National OrganizationsThis organization offers hospice services information including understanding service options, knowing what and how certain health professionals can be helpful, the cost of hospice care and how... Read more
Posted on February 28, 2011 Updated on February 28, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: National OrganizationsThis organization represents hospices, health care professionals and volunteers who serve terminally ill individuals and their families. The website offers consumers fact sheets, statistics, the... Read more
Posted on April 08, 2010 Updated on April 12, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: PublicationsThis fact sheet discusses the role and benefits of hospice for a person and family living with advanced PD. Suggestions on how to discuss hospice with a family member and tips for applying for... Read more
Posted on March 11, 2009 Updated on February 28, 2011Category: End of LifeResource Type: WebsitesThis program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) offers information and resources for end-of-life care. Offered in multiple languages.
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