Bibliograph

Graceful exit, how to advocate effectively, take care of yourself, and be present for the death of a loved one, Gustavo Ferrer, MD, with Karen Chernyaev

Type

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Graceful exit, how to advocate effectively, take care of yourself, and be present for the death of a loved one, Gustavo Ferrer, MD, with Karen Chernyaev

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-180)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Graceful exit

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

993683180

Responsibility statement

Gustavo Ferrer, MD, with Karen Chernyaev

Sub title

how to advocate effectively, take care of yourself, and be present for the death of a loved one

Summary

"When we are thrust into the role of caregiver for a loved one who is in the process of dying, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Yet it's a situation millions of us face every year with virtually no sort of preparation or guidance. With Graceful Exit, Dr. Gustavo Ferrer offers an all-in-one resource for anyone tasked with managing the end-of-life care of a loved one" -- Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the new rules of dying -- Getting everyone onto the same page -- Letting head and heart guide you through the hardest decisions -- Your best ally: working with the medical team -- What to do when your loved one still has some time: hospice, palliative care, and other considerations -- Who pays?: medicare, spending down, long-term care policies, and more -- Legacies and regrets: the importance of having final conversations about life -- Grieving, letting go, and acceptance: lessons from the orinoco -- Post-death paperwork: funerals, taxes, passwords, and more -- Planning an event you don't want to attend -- Epilogue

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