Honoring Death

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End-of-Life Issues
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309303132

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Dying in America by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End-of-Life Issues Pdf

For patients and their loved ones, no care decisions are more profound than those made near the end of life. Unfortunately, the experience of dying in the United States is often characterized by fragmented care, inadequate treatment of distressing symptoms, frequent transitions among care settings, and enormous care responsibilities for families. According to this report, the current health care system of rendering more intensive services than are necessary and desired by patients, and the lack of coordination among programs increases risks to patients and creates avoidable burdens on them and their families. Dying in America is a study of the current state of health care for persons of all ages who are nearing the end of life. Death is not a strictly medical event. Ideally, health care for those nearing the end of life harmonizes with social, psychological, and spiritual support. All people with advanced illnesses who may be approaching the end of life are entitled to access to high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care, consistent with their wishes. Dying in America evaluates strategies to integrate care into a person- and family-centered, team-based framework, and makes recommendations to create a system that coordinates care and supports and respects the choices of patients and their families. The findings and recommendations of this report will address the needs of patients and their families and assist policy makers, clinicians and their educational and credentialing bodies, leaders of health care delivery and financing organizations, researchers, public and private funders, religious and community leaders, advocates of better care, journalists, and the public to provide the best care possible for people nearing the end of life.

Author : John R. Neff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015060600460

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Honoring the Civil War Dead by John R. Neff Pdf

In his estimation, Northerners were just as active as Southerners in myth-making after the war. Crafting a "Cause Victorious" myth that was every bit as resonant and powerful as the much better-known "Lost Cause" myth cherished by Southerners, the North asserted through commemorations the existence of a loyal and reunified nation long before it was actually a fact. Neff reveals that as Northerners and Southerners honored their separate dead, they did so in ways that underscore the limits of reconciliation between Union and Confederate veterans, whose mutual animosities lingered for many decades after the need of the war. Ultimately, Neff argues that the process of reunion and reconciliation that has been so much the focus of recent literature either neglects or dismisses the persistent reluctance of both Northerners and Southerners to "forgive and forget," especially where their dead were concerned.

Author : Barbara Morningstar
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1722966505

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Honoring the Mystery by Barbara Morningstar Pdf

Like a warm blanket on a chilly night and a compass for a wandering soul, Honoring the Mystery is a collection of inspiring and insightful stories that explore the mystery of death. Reading Honoring the Mystery provides a healing balm all its own. The reader will discover better ways to support themselves and others during this very tender time of transition. This book is for you if you are: supporting someone who is dying; facing your own mortality through illness and a life-limiting prognosis; grieving the death of someone you love; a health professional who works with the dying and bereaved; wanting to learn more about the dying process. This heartfelt book encourages the reader to adapt the attitude of an explorer venturing into unknown realms while listening and absorbing all that is being shared by the dying and bereaved. Barbara Morningstar has lived at the frontier of death both personally-through the death of her husband to cancer-and professionally in the hospice field for more than twenty years. Her hands-on hospice and palliative care experience presents us with compassionate context for some of the more sensitive turning points witnessed during the dying phase of life. Barbara highlights key themes within the transcendent realm of mystery that are important to be aware of when companioning those nearing death or grieving. In turn, these make the journey less clinical, more approachable, less threatening, softer, and more loving. When embraced, these moments can help with healing and aid in a more peaceful passing. Important touch stones that are explored within the chapters are: Metaphoric Language-When approaching death, language can become poetic or metaphoric. Understanding this can lead to greater communication and awareness. Visual-The dying and those who are bereaved speak of loved ones who have passed on coming to greet them; they also speak of an inspirational presence or a bright light that offers guidance and reassurance. Auditory-A range of sounds that are soothing-such as music, wind, or the voice of a loved one-may aid in the journey at hand. Kinesthetic-The sensation of feeling the inspirational presence of a departed loved one can be incredibly comforting. Dreams-A wealth of insight can come from dreams for both the dying and bereaved. Love and Compassion-To hold genuine space with these qualities can aid in a more peaceful death for the one who is facing the end of their physical life. These essential ingredients are similarly much needed by those who are grieving and integrating the loss of a loved one into their lives. Being open to and embracing these transcendent experiences can aid in healing and support a greater comfort for all engaged in the journey at end of the physical life. Please take a peek at the "Look Inside" feature to have a greater understanding of the themes that are explored.

Author : Gayle Jackson
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606472729

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Honoring Your Parents by Gayle Jackson Pdf

Gayle Jackson in his remarkable book, Honoring Parents, has given us a biblically based book on why and how to honor our parents. Gayle has taken personal stories and imported them with scripture that gives us a book to be read and used. Topics such as aging parents, forgiveness, relationship commitment and responsibility are invaluable. The nobility of honoring our parents is a reflection of our love of God. Karen Loritts As you read this book, you will discover Gayle brings a biblical worldview to the subject. This come from years of giving attention to the needs of the parents of Connie and him, possibly to a degree that most will never be called to replicate. If you want a biblical perspective on parenting, coupled with years of personal experience, this is the book to read. Walt Henrichsen The book's principles helped us think through so many personal decisions in a Biblical way. It was not the easiest way but it was the best. Read this book carefully to gain strength and encouragement if you are now the "care-taker." No matter who you are or what stage of life you are in, Gayle's well thought out principles are important today. Patsy Harley My friend Gayle Jackson has written a much-needed book that is borne out of his rich knowledge of Scripture and his diligent application of biblical principles in his relationship with his parents. Honoring Your Parents offers a wealth of perceptive lessons and principles that impart wisdom on this very practical but often neglected area. The metamorphosis of honor in this book offers an excellent and original model as well. Ken Boa At once Biblically centered and engagingly personal, Gayle Jackson's book on honoring your parents is a must-read for anyone with aging parents. Janna Kay Henrichsen, PHD

Author : Kathleen Nader,Nancy Dubrow,B. Hudnall Stamm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134871858

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Honoring Differences by Kathleen Nader,Nancy Dubrow,B. Hudnall Stamm Pdf

Wars, violence, and natural disasters often require mental health interventions with people from a multitude of ethnic groups, religions, and nationalities. Within the United States, those who care for the victims of trauma often assist individuals from a variety of immigrant cultures. Moreover, many aspiring mental health professionals from other countries seek training in the United States, creating an additional need for a broad cultural awareness within educational institutions. Honoring Differences deals with the treatment of trauma and loss while recognizing and understanding the cultural context in which the mental health professional provides assistance. Training in the cultural beliefs that may interact with traumatic reactions is essential, both to assess traumatic response accurately and to prevent harm in the process of assessing and treating trauma. Various cultures within the United States and several international communities are featured in the book. Each culturally-specific chapter aims to help the caregiver honor the valued traditions, main qualities, and held beliefs of the culture described and prepare to enter the community well-informed and well-equipped to intervene or consult effectively. Further more, the book provides information about issues, traditions, and characteristics of the culture, which are essential in moving through the phases of post-trauma or other mental health intervention. Mental health professionals, trauma specialists, missionaries, and organizations that send consultants to other nations, will find Honoring Differences essential reading. It will also be a resource to those who are interested in cultural differences and in honoring the belief systems of other cultures and nations.

Author : Alexandra Kennedy
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781626250666

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Honoring Grief by Alexandra Kennedy Pdf

If you know someone who has suffered loss and is experiencing grief, simply sending a card or flowers may seem insufficient. Many people are unsure how to comfort a friend or loved-one in times of loss. This special book is filled with inspirational wisdom, practical self-help for healing, and makes a meaningful and comforting gift. Written by psychotherapist and grief expert Alexandra Kennedy, Honoring Grief provides powerful and compassionate advice for dealing with loss. Compatible with any religious or spiritual orientation, this book aims to help readers create a sanctuary—a special space where they are free to work through the difficult emotions that accompany grief. The act of grieving can be overwhelming. That’s why the self-help tips in this book are simple, brief, and effective—ideal for anyone suffering the emotionally and physically exhausting effects of grief.

Author : Sarah York
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780787958657

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Remembering Well by Sarah York Pdf

Remembering Well offers family members, clergy, funeral professionals, and hospice workers ways to plan services and rituals that honor the spirit of the deceased and are faithful to that person's values and beliefs, while also respecting the needs and wishes of those who will attAnd the services. It is an essential resource for anyone who yearns to put death in a spiritual context but is unsure how to do so-including both those who have broken with tradition and those who wish to give new meaning to the time-honored rituals of their faith. The real-life stories, examples, and practical guidelines in this book address a wide array of important issues, including the difficult decisions that survivors must make quickly when a death occurs-and the sensitive topic of family alienation, where possibilities for healing, forgiveness, and hope are explored. The invaluable insights offered here will help those who grieve to prepare mind and spirit for life's final rites of passage.

Author : Sally Brenden
Publisher : Brenden Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997295716

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An Honoring Death by Sally Brenden Pdf

This is the story of a family who loved their mama very much. While we could not prevent her leaving us, we provided a most honoring and glorious sendoff.Join me, a novice to death, as I direct and record Mom's three-week drama. Insightful and well established hospice and palliative care explanations are added by my sister, a palliative care nurse and hospice educator, who coached us from across the country. Walk with our family through the gut wrenching natural death process dictated by Mom's health care directive and learn how to apply this to your upcoming situations with love, unity, and faith. Project yourself into our true story and "try on" how your family could survive and thrive in a similar and inevitable crisis.You will gain creative ideas as well as be challenged to step out of the box and confidently weave your family experience into a uniquely honoring death for your loved one.You will also learn how to save a ton of money.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Advance directives (Medical care)
ISBN : PSU:000066769507

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Honoring Final Wishes by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging Pdf

Author : Irvin D. Yalom,Marilyn Yalom
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781503627772

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A Matter of Death and Life by Irvin D. Yalom,Marilyn Yalom Pdf

A year-long journey by the renowned psychiatrist and his writer wife after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret. Internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom devoted his career to counseling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was diagnosed with cancer. In A Matter of Death and Life, Marilyn and Irv share how they took on profound new struggles: Marilyn to die a good death, Irv to live on without her. In alternating accounts of their last months together and Irv's first months alone, they offer us a rare window into facing mortality and coping with the loss of one's beloved. The Yaloms had numerous blessings—a loving family, a Palo Alto home under a magnificent valley oak, a large circle of friends, avid readers around the world, and a long, fulfilling marriage—but they faced death as we all do. With the wisdom of those who have thought deeply, and the familiar warmth of teenage sweethearts who've grown up together, they investigate universal questions of intimacy, love, and grief. Informed by two lifetimes of experience, A Matter of Death and Life is an openhearted offering to anyone seeking support, solace, and a meaningful life.

Author : Sarah York
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08-28
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : PSU:000045377006

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Remembering Well by Sarah York Pdf

A gentle guide on how to plan an original memorial service, ritual or remembrance that personally reflects and honors the life of the one who has died.

Author : Jonathan Glixon
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0195134893

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Honoring God and the City by Jonathan Glixon Pdf

This is a history of musical activities at Venetian lay confraternities. The book traces musical practices from the origins of the earliest confraternities in the mid-13th century through their suppression under the French and Austrian governments of Venice in the early-19th century.

Author : Matthew Urtz
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467143912

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Honoring World War Casualties of Madison County, New York by Matthew Urtz Pdf

Honoring the legacy of the Madison County veterans that gave the ultimate sacrifice... Madison County answered the call to service and has left behind a generation of those who served in World War One and World War Two and lost their lives in service to the nation and freedom around the globe. This harrowing title covers the lives and stories of those service members.

Author : Rabbi Ariel Stone
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781483494975

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The Alef-Bet of Death Dying as a Jew: A Guide for the Dying out of Jewish Traditional Sources by Rabbi Ariel Stone Pdf

Dying is not a moment at the end of life, but instead a path lined with opportunities to reflect, explore, and contemplate. In an insightful guidebook on the meaning of death, Rabbi Ariel Stone shares spiritual commentary, Jewish stories, and other writings that provide information and inspiration about the process of death as seen through the prism of Jewish learning and culture. Through stories of those who have gone before us and a step-by-step process that addresses the spiritual significance of death, Stone offers ways to think, feel, and wonder about death while inviting the dying to overcome fears and view the end of earthly life as an opportunity to repent, reflect on the influence we have upon others, and find peace as our light merges with the eternal light. The Alef-Bet of Death: Dying as a Jew? is a valuable guide that teaches the meaning of death in the Jewish tradition while offering clarity, light, and comfort to those walking the often vague and dark path to dying.

Author : Caroline E. Janney
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807831762

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Burying the Dead But Not the Past by Caroline E. Janney Pdf

Looks at the history of the Ladies' Memorial Associations in the South and the influence of these associations, and the women who organized them, on the politics, culture, and society of the late nineteenth-century South.