A terminal diagnosis can be scary and the options can feel so limited. Knowing what to expect and what to ask will help you ease into the end of your life with a plan. Find peace and beauty in the next steps so you can make informed choices about everything: your caregivers, your relationships, your treatment, and even your breakfast-ice cream sundae, please
In this tender yet transparent guide to your final days, experienced hospice nurse Beth Cavenaugh reveals what options you may have as a patient with a terminal diagnosis. With personal stories and a touch of humor, Some Light at the End will help you find support to understand this process, be better informed, and anticipate the unknown.
You'll discover: Questions to consider when researching hospice care to advocate for your health and maximize your quality of life. How to assemble and manage a trusted personal care team that wants you to be your happiest and most comfortable. Strategies to handle practicalities including preparing your affairs, managing palliative medicine, and dealing with common medical symptoms.Activities and meditations designed to encourage emotional care, connect to yourself and loved ones, and navigate anxiety and grief.After-death care ritual ideas for your caregiver to honor your passing and body with love while processing their loss. Ease into the end of your life with a plan, knowing you will be taken care of and your wishes respected. Read Some Light at the End for the empowerment you deserve in this final stage of your beautiful life.

In this tender yet transparent guide to your final days, experienced hospice nurse Beth Cavenaugh reveals what options you may have as a patient living with a terminal disease. With personal stories and a touch of humor, Some Light at the End provides information about hospice care, the practicalities of the dying process, nursing guidance about pain and symptom management, and support for your loved one as they care for you along the way.
You'll discover: Questions to consider when researching palliative care or hospice care as you advocate for your health and wellness.Contemplations to maximize the quality of your life even at the end of your life.Guidance to prepare your affairs and assemble a trusted personal care team.Strategies to deal with common medical symptoms including medicine management and non-pharmaceutical techniques.Activities and meditations to encourage emotional healing and connection as you navigat