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We live in an age in which dying, and knowledge about dying, have moved from the realm of cultural inheritance to that of institutional management. The decision to die at home, or to take on the responsibility of caring for a dying person, is thus a courageous act of human reclamation. But because the dying in our culture have been largely sequestered into hospitals and nursing homes, it is necessary that terminally ill individuals who would do otherwise, and those who care for them, contemplate and engage with the process of dying as a learning experience. Of course the re-personalization of dying means that the experience, for each person, is itself the primary teacher. That said, we can glean helpful lessons from the experiences of others.
Frequently Asked QuestionsA helpful guide that addresses frequently asked questions about end of life issues: Dealing with GriefWritten by Mayo Clinic staff, this website offers support in dealing with grief: When You are OverwhelmedFamily caregivers’ often find themselves overwhelmed with questions about how to best provide support for the dying–and for themselves. For answers to these questions, we recommended the Family Caregiver Alliance: Eldercare servicesSenior Link Online is an excellent senior citizens' site that includes Finding Eldercare Services, Legal and Financial Services for Elderly, and Elder Care Planning:
Caregiver IssuesThe Women's Health Website answers such questions as: What is a caregiver? What is caregiver stress? What can I do to prevent or relieve stress? What caregiving services can I find in my community?
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