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Este es un libro que nos habla del dolor como poder y recurso, y nos ofrece guías para transitar los tramos penosos y las pérdidas. Si algo necesitamos hoy son pistas sobre cómo acoger y dotar de sentido al dolor. Es precisamente en esa experiencia cuando se reconoce a las personas sabias por su capacidad para movilizar un nuevo potencial. Ellas están en el presente real y, al tiempo, confían en algo más grande que nos sostiene y nos guía a...
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According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people get cancer in the United States each year. The diagnosis is often a major physical, emotional, social, and spiritual blow, capable of shaking patients to their core. This empathetic guide coauthored by cancer survivor Dr. Alan Wolfelt helps individuals understand and cope with the many difficult thoughts and feelings to which a cancer diagnosis can give rise, assisting them as...
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Une mise en lumière des soins de fin de vie.
La mort est un sujet gênant. Personne n'aime penser à ce que seront ses derniers jours. Mais s'il nous arrive d'y réfléchir, nous souhaitons qu'ils soient paisibles et tranquilles et nous voulons avoir la chance de pouvoir dire au revoir à nos proches. «Fin de vie: quand soigner est un privilège» vous entraîne dans les coulisses des soins palliatifs o vous vous rendrez compte des efforts énormes...
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There is no way to describe the feelings that accompany a life-threatening diagnosis. If you've been in that position, then you know what I am talking about.
Inspired by the stories so many have shared with me, and my own personal journey after being diagnosed with cancer, I always knew I wanted to share my story and hopefully make a difference in even just one person's life.
This book was created to positively impact the lives of people who have...
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At 68, my mother calls me crying. She's been hiding a distended abdomen. It turns out she has ovarian cancer. We schedule surgery to remove the mass in her stomach, but her platelet count makes the prospect too high risk. We postpone. Days later, they again determine she is too weak for surgery. I am livid. We still don't have an official diagnosis confirmed with a biopsy. The possibility of chemotherapy is discussed, instead of surgery. The fluid...
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The story of the end-of-life experience of a palliative care physician who helped thousands of patients to die well. We all die. Most of us spend the majority of our lives ignoring this uncomfortable truth, but Dr. Larry Librach dedicated his life and his career to helping his patients navigate their final journey. Then, in April 2013, Larry was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Unlike the majority of us, Larry knew the death he wanted. He...
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Half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes, according to the American Cancer Society, and on top of the pain and struggle that patients have to face, a cancer diagnosis can also profoundly affect the lives of their loved ones. Friends and family members who may not know what to do, what to say, or how to help an individual diagnosed with cancer will find guidance and comfort in this book...
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Navigating the challenging journey that families and friends of Alzheimer's patients must endure, this heartfelt guide reveals how their struggle is as complex and drawn out as the illness itself. Confronting their natural but difficult process of grieving and mourning, the study covers the inevitable feelings of shock, sadness, anger, guilt, and relief, illustrating the initial reactions people commonly feel from the moment of the dementia's onset....
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Two days after celebrating her 50th birthday, Juliette Chan had an unexpected birthday present: bowel cancer.
Luckily, they caught it early, but once the treatment was over, the psychological side-effects surfaced. For many months, Juliette was adrift and felt lost. It seemed that everything in her life was up for review and she struggled to gain clarity about what to do next. There were many questions, such as:
• When will I feel normal again?
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Over 600,000 Americans die from cancer every year, leaving behind loved ones with heavy hearts. Part of the award-winning Grief Diaries series, Surviving Loss by Cancer offers inspiring real-life stories of grievers who take us on their own poignant journey through losing someone they love to cancer. Filled with grit, compassion and collateral blessings, the stories offer readers wisdom to lean on and learn from, help them feel less alone, and offer...
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If you were, diagnosed with a terminal illness today, what would you do with the rest of your life? People sometimes ask themselves this question theoretically as a kind of inspirational exercise. And, most say things like quitting their job and traveling the world, or going skydiving, or any number of things that might make them feel more alive.
But, for Amy Lyn Schnitzler, there was nothing theoretical about the question. Amy was first, diagnosed...
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Debbie's life changed immediately, what she thought was a problem rest would heal, it wouldn't. The specialist words rocked her world; Glioblastoma is serious. Already the doctor scheduled surgery and sent her to a tertiary hospital where patients are, referred and receive highly specialized care. Debbie is aware of the percentages: those who leave are few.
With a husband, two children, and helping to raise a grandchild, not to mention employed as...
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Willem and Molly were married on February 10, 1984. Molly was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2007. What Do I Do Now? A Caregiver's Journey with Alzheimer's is a memoir in the form of 100 essays and anecdotes. The book tracks the author's emotional, psychological, and spiritual ups and downs watching his wife's cognitive mind disappear. It is an inspirational guide to coping with loss and growing stronger through the experience.
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Accompagner une personne atteinte de la maladie d'Alzheimer est un grand défi. Comment assurer sa sécurité, son bien-être et sa dignité ? Comment, en tant qu'aidant, peut-on protéger notre santé mentale et physique? Quelles sont les ressources qui existent? Le placement dans un établissement spécialisé est-il inévitable?
Dans ce guide, Priska Poirier propose des solutions faciles à appliquer dans la vie quotidienne. Se fiant à son expérience...
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"Mr. Carlin. You have Alzheimer's disease."
Almost six million people in the U.S. are suffering with Alzheimer's disease. As a child, spouse, loved one, or caregiver, you see them deteriorate into a shell of their former self. As their mind weakens, your heartbreaks. But, there's strength and hope to be found in the experiences of others.
You will find yourself in the details of this family's journey.
In 2013, Ronald Carlin stepped onto the battlefield...
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Brenda Pue was a remarkable woman and it is not surprising that this account of her last days is equally remarkable. You often hear it said that someone lost their battle with cancer. To read this book is not to read of any "Lost" battle. In fact, to read it is to learn of a victory, with a splendid and defiant note of triumph. In her life Brenda was a woman who inspired many. You will find this account of her last days on this earth no less inspiring....
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Cancer May Have Taken Her Life, But Not Her Legacy. This is a story about the biggest things in life, which is ironic because it ends with a death.
When Amy Nappa was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV-B uterine cancer, her life and that of her husband's, Mike, changed forever. But they weren't the only ones whose lives were touched by Amy's courageous journey into the waiting arms of her loving Savior.
What started out as a private Facebook group...
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Unforgettable Love. Unimaginable Battle. Discover a True Love Story of Courage, Resilience, and the Power of Never Giving Up.
How far would you go for the love of your life? When faced with the most devastating diagnosis, how do you hold on to hope and cherish each moment? Grief Before Death: A True Love Story is an intimate memoir that transcends love and loss, reminding us that true love never dies-it only transforms.
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING STRESS DUE TO A DIAGNOSIS THAT LOOKS DISMAL,FRUSTRATION WITH A LIFE THAT FEELS FRAGILE,SORROW OVER A STORY THAT SEEMS UNCERTAIN?HOW IN THE WORLD ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO TRUST GOD WHEN YOU CAN'T SEE A SINGLE THING IN FRONT OF YOU?Amy Beth Pederson learned the hard way that the only way to work through stress, frustration, and sorrow is to trust that God is guiding and giving us answers even when we don't feel it, even when we can't...
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Florrie Munat became her husband Chuck's caregiver on the day he suffered a severe stroke. Any chances for his recovery were, derailed when they learned that Chuck was also suffering from Lewy body dementia. After that devastating news, Florrie and Chuck assumed their loving marriage had been shattered forever. But, what happened next surprised them.
With honesty, humor, and compassion, Florrie's inspiring memoir invites the reader to walk in her...
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