Dying At Home
Dying should be a social event, not just a medical illness. The ideal for the dying person is to be with family, with community in the intimacy of home.
Dying is part of living.
You can sense your loved one’s mood. When something changes, you notice. Read the blue book to recognize the signs that they’re moving forward with the process of death.
https://www.dyingathome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Blue-Book.pdf
Thanks to Jeremy’s mother, he felt peace at the end of his short life. Read more about Jeremy’s story here:
https://www.dyingathome.org/project/jeremy/
Up to 90% of people wish to die at home as opposed to a hospital. Learn more about Dying At Home’s program from our founders Gerard and Dr. Helen-Anne Manion.
We all want what is best for our loved ones. We want them to live their best life with the best medical care possible. Read our free Yellow Booklet to learn how to care for a loved one Dying At Home.https://www.dyingathome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Yellow-Book.pdf
Caring for someone can be stressful. The University of Michigan offers detailed breathing exercises to help you relieve stress and relax. Learn their process here:
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255
Taking care of a dying loved one should not be done alone. Friends might say, “let me know if there is anything I can do for you.” It’s time to let them. Learn how to get help as a caregiver in our most recent blog post.
https://www.dyingathome.org/how-to-ask-for-help/
As you worry about your loved one, it’s too easy to toss your needs aside as a caregiver. Follow these tips to practice self-care as a caregiver.
Most parents could never fathom taking their child home to die. But depending on the child’s condition, it could be the best option for them. Read more about taking care of a terminally ill child at home in our latest blog post.
https://www.dyingathome.org/how-to-care-for-a-terminally-ill-child-at-home/
No one wants to die alone. Read our free Yellow Booklet to learn how family, friends, and neighbours can support a dying loved one at home.
https://www.dyingathome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Yellow-Book.pdf
Our program is all about empowering caregivers and those with terminal illnesses to choose what’s best for them. Read more about the Dying At Home program here.
https://www.dyingathome.org/
The Dying At Home program empowers caregivers of loved ones experiencing their end-of-life journey. Read more about the Dying At Home program here.
https://www.dyingathome.org/
You’ve likely thought about what the new year means for your loved one. But have you made any resolutions for yourself? Resolve to make time for self-care in 2023.
Caregivers deserve the very best. Show them how much you care this season by completing a task or errand for them.
Creating a loving environment for a person dying at home is a transformative act of care. Read our Yellow Booklet to discover how carers can create this environment for their loved ones.
https://www.dyingathome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Yellow-Book.pdf
Since 1980, the founders of Dying At Home have educated community members about the power of choice with end-of-life care. Read more about the Dying At Home program here.
https://www.dyingathome.org/
Caregiving is tough on the entire family. Our yellow booklet can help you learn how to take care of your loved one and yourself as a caregiver.
https://www.dyingathome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Yellow-Book.pdf
If you’ve agreed to take care of a dying loved one, it’s hard to know where to begin. Read our free yellow booklet to learn how to take care of a person dying at home.
https://www.dyingathome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Yellow-Book.pdf
Maria from Sydney, Australia shared her experience when her mother passed away at home. Thanks to Dying At Home, Maria felt prepared to take care of her mum and feel joy when she passed to the other side.
Why is Dying At Home preferable to a hospital? Your loved one will cherish the time at home surrounded by those who love them most. Read more about the benefits of our program here: https://www.dyingathome.org/
Caregiving for a loved one can seem daunting at first. Follow these 5 tips to make it easier.
You cannot take care of a dying person alone. It takes a village.
Learn how to ask for help when you are caring for a terminally ill loved one alone. Visit https://www.dyingathome.org/how-to-ask-for-help/ to learn more.
How to ask for help It takes a village to care for a terminally ill loved one. Here's some ideas on how to ask your village for help.
Dying at Home offers support and free resources for the family and friends of those who want to spend their last days at home. Visit our site, https://www.dyingathome.org/, to learn more. , , ,
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