Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2008 This book is about hospices, seen through the eyes of the people who work in them. Their individual voices, perspectives and stories invite readers into the day-to-day complexities of hospice life. There is growing public and professional attention to end of life care and the way dying patients and their families are treated. How can hospices make the process dignified and peaceful as possible? What sort of people dedicate their careers to helping the dying? What difficulties are they up against in providing this care, and what makes it all worthwhile?This inspirational book provides vivid, real-life accounts of hospice life from managers, doctors, nurses, carers and support staff. The thought-provoking narratives provide vital insights into the type of work undertaken in a hospice setting. They examine the differences between hospice and hospital care, and explore the challenges, personal motivations and the many ways hospices strive to meet the needs of patients and their families with sensitivity and respect. "Life in a Hospice" is enlightening reading for all healthcare professionals in palliative care, including volunteer, administrative and support staff. It is also highly recommended for nurses and others in caring roles considering a move into hospice work. Therapists, counsellors and religious leaders will discover poignant and encouraging insights, and people with a family member approaching the end of life will find the book reassuring and informative.

Life in a Hospice: Reflections on Caring for the Dying

Ann Richardson

Parenting & Relationships

Radcliffe Publishing Ltd

<p>This title includes a book &amp; DVD. Listen! Your baby is telling you something - after nine peaceful months in the womb, the world can be an overwhelming place for a new-born. Like a little sponge, your child will soak in every bit of sensory stimulation presented, whether he wants to or not - everything from the soft cotton of your shirt to the bright lights in the grocery store. Overload, when it happens, means a fussy baby - but in this revolutionary book, occupational therapist Megan Faure and nursing specialist Ann Richardson explain how you can help your new-born to cope with his new environment. This extraordinary guide to your baby's developing nervous system and sensory world explains in down-to-earth language how parents can: tune in to a baby's cries and other signals; respond to a baby's needs; prevent colicky late-day crying; provide the right stimulation - at the right time. Offer positive sensory experiences early on Offering age-appropriate advice on sleeping, eating, and early learning, as well as the basic sensory principles, "Baby Sense" is the perfect tool for every parent who has every wondered why a baby is crying - and how to soothe him.</p>

Baby Sense

Politics & Social Sciences

Megan Faure

Social Sciences

Gazelle Distribution Trade

Koester Jou Baba: Verstaan Jou Baba Se Sensoriese Wereld - Die Sleutel Tot 'n Kalm-tevrede Kind (Afrikaans Edition)

Metz Press

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