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Dealing with a loved one's terminal illness brings difficult and daunting tasks for caregivers. Knowing when and how to say things and what to do becomes frightening. Caregivers often feel they are "walking on eggshells". This valuable, practical guide offers comfort, support and advice for managing economic, emotional and daily stressors from day one of the diagnosis.

Written in simple, user-friendly language, Walking on Eggshells addresses many critical issues such as navigating through the complex medical system, handling loss of control,addressing financial problems, receiving and giving bad news, advocating for the patient and preparing your loved one's end of life. Sensitivity, humor and wisdom are woven throughout the chapters.

Most importantly, it provides caregivers helpful and therapeutic ways to cope with the sad reality and to know that they, are not alone and they will be able to pick up the pieces and live fulfilling lives.

Amy Sales MSW, LCSW-C is a clinical social worker at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Maryland where she has been providing supportive and grief counseling to patients and families for over twenty years. A graduate of Frostburg State University, Maryland she holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work - Clinical Track.

Introduction	p. 1
Life after the Diagnosis	p. 3
When Finding the Right Words Seems Impossible	p. 7
Who to Tell What and When to Tell It	p. 11
Talking to Your Children about Terminal Illness and Dying	p. 17
How to Prepare for Medical Appointments	p. 33
Handling Finances	p. 37
Taking Care of Yourself	p. 43
Caring for a Young Child with a Life-Threatening Illness	p. 49
Caring for an Adult Child with a Life-Threatening Illness	p. 75
Caring for a Spouse with a Life-Threatening Illness	p. 87
Caring for a Parent with a Life-Threatening Illness	p. 109
Progression of Hope	p. 137
Preparing for and Adjusting to Hospitalizations	p. 143
Handling Bad News	p. 153
Anticipating the End of Life	p. 161
What is Hospice and How Do We Talk about It?	p. 171
Understanding the Physical and Emotional Needs of Your Dying Loved One	p. 179
What Does Death Look Like?	p. 185
Should Children Go to Funerals?	p. 189
After Your Loved One Dies	p. 195
Reentry	p. 201
Appendix Obtaining Additional Support	p. 205
Notes	p. 223
Acknowledgements	p. 225
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Walking on Eggshells Caring for a Critically Ill Loved One

Walking on Eggshells Caring for a Critically Ill Loved One

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