The End-of-Life Caregivers' Pocket Guide: A Death Doula's Practical Tips on Caring for Your Dying Loved One & Yourself

"AN INFORMATIVE AND REASSURING HANDBOOK FOR NAVIGATING ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT PASSAGES. Amani distills a wealth of information and online resources into a slender, handy volume that’s brimming with hands-on procedures conveyed in lucid, straightforward prose. Readers girding themselves for the decline of a relative will find here much useful—and hopeful—wisdom."

- KIRKUS REVIEWS

Written by a certified death doula, The End-of-Life Caregivers’ Pocket Guide is full of wisdom, compassion, personal anecdotes, and practical advice to help you provide better care, avoid caregiver burnout, cherish the remaining time with your loved one, and prepare both the dying person and yourself to say goodbye. Pithy and powerful, this book will give you consolation, connection, and concrete, actionable advice. Highlights of this book include:

Here’s a glimpse of what this one-of-a-kind handbook includes:

• Understanding the Emotional Landscape

• Building Emotional Resilience

• Practical Tips for Providing Comfort Care

• Effective Communication Strategies

• Navigating Family Dynamics

• Self-Care for Caregivers

• Navigating the Healthcare System

• Legacy and Memory Preservation

• Fostering “A Good Death”

• What to Expect at The End

• Consulting & Working with a Death Doula

— and much more.

“Written by a caregiver, for caregivers – this book is a must-have resource.”

– Karuna Spiegelman, MD , HMDC

Hospice Physician, Palliative Care Consultant, & Assistant Professor, Penn State University.