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Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying

by Maggie Callanan & Patricia Kelley

Simon & Schuster · 2012 · Updated · 256 pages · ISBN: 978-1451667257

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About This Book

Written by two hospice nurses with decades of experience, this book helps families understand the physical and emotional process of dying and recognize the meaningful communications that often occur near the end of life. Gentle, compassionate, and deeply practical — recommended by hospice programs nationwide.

Best for: Families preparing for end-of-life care, or anyone who wants to better understand the dying process and provide comfort.

Who Should Read This

Families preparing for end-of-life care, or anyone who wants to better understand the dying process and provide comfort.

Key Takeaways

  • Helps families understand what is happening as their loved one nears death
  • Explains the symbolic language the dying often use
  • Written by experienced hospice nurses — deeply practical
  • Compassionate, non-clinical approach to end-of-life caregiving

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