Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life - Paperback
by Chris Palmer
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Availability:In StockContributor:Chris PalmerTheme:Topical/Death/DyingPublish date:9/3/2026Pages:344
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Rowman & Littlefield PublishersISBN-13:9798216552109UPC:9798216552109Book Category:Family & Relationships, Self-Help, MedicalBook Subcategory:Death, Grief, Bereavement, Terminal CareSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.71 inchesWeight:0.454Product ID:SCS8RM9D34
There is an art to dying well that can be taught and learned. While death is inevitable, dying badly is not.
With multiple options available at the end of life, you and your family have the ability to direct this journey, ensuring it is as fulfilling and meaningful as possible right up to the end. With foresight and planning, achieving the elusive good death when the time comes is in your hands. This thoughtful and gentle guide explores one of the most difficult human topics, equipping readers with the information they need to overcome the anxiety and confusion that so often overwhelm end-of-life planning. Topics include: - Talking with loved ones about end-of-life wishes and aspirations- Writing a legacy letter (an ethical will)
- The benefits of different types of care
- End-of-life options
- Planning commemorations and celebrations of life Focusing on the essential elements of living well and preparing for a good death, this invaluable resource enables readers to plan with intention and insight, providing comfort for all through the final act.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Rowman & Littlefield PublishersISBN-13:9798216552109UPC:9798216552109Book Category:Family & Relationships, Self-Help, MedicalBook Subcategory:Death, Grief, Bereavement, Terminal CareSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.71 inchesWeight:0.454Product ID:SCS8RM9D34
Chris Palmer is an end-of-life activist and a trained hospice volunteer. He founded and leads an aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village and serves on the board of several nonprofits focused on end-of-life issues. He has written ten books and frequently gives presentations and workshops to community groups on aging, death, and dying. Proceeds from all his books fund scholarships for American University (AU) students.
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