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Preparing For End of Life For Dummies
Virginia Chang (Author)
9781394362141, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 26 February 2026
320 pages
22.9 x 18.3 x 2 cm, 0.431 kg
A compassionate and practical way to approach end-of-life planning for you and your loved ones “End of life” can be a daunting, intimidating, and even scary phrase. But it doesn't have to overwhelm you. You have the power to make decisions about your future that help secure the well-being of your loved ones and bring a sense of comfort. And that's a great thing! In Preparing For End of Life For Dummies, certified end-of-life doula, Dr. Virginia Chang, offers a positive and meaningful approach to end-of-life planning that helps you make the most of the time you and your loved ones are granted. She walks you through specific actions and decisions you can take to arrange for the selection of a healthcare team, organize and make choices about your funeral and burial options, and ensure you've got the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual support you need to help guide you through the process. Inside the book: A compassionate and practical new way of thinking about a challenging – but important – subject, Preparing For End of Life For Dummies is a must-read for everyone who wants to feel ready and empowered to help themselves and their family live their best life, to the very end.
INTRODUCTION 1 PART 1: PLANNING FOR THE END OF LIFE 5 CHAPTER 1: Understanding End-of-Life Basics 7 PART 2: PHYSICAL PREPARATION 33 CHAPTER 4: Completing the Legal Paperwork 35 PART 3: EMOTIONAL PREPARATION 113 CHAPTER 8: Facing Aging, Illness, and Death 115 PART 4: SOCIAL PREPARATION 203 CHAPTER 14: Connecting to My Community 205 PART 5: SPIRITUAL PREPARATION 249 CHAPTER 18: Embracing Spirituality at End of Life 251 PART 6: THE PART OF TENS 279 CHAPTER 21: Ten Myths About Death and Dying 281 INDEX 293
CHAPTER 2: Planning for End of Life Begins Now 15
CHAPTER 3: Making Death Personal 23
CHAPTER 5: Managing Medical Logistics 61
CHAPTER 6: Expecting Death: Pre-Death Planning 83
CHAPTER 7: Making Post-Death Arrangements 95
CHAPTER 9: Losing Who You Once Were 127
CHAPTER 10: Being in Grief 149
CHAPTER 11: Takin' Care of (Unfinished) Business 161
CHAPTER 12: Reviewing Your Life 171
CHAPTER 13: Deserving of Self-Care 187
CHAPTER 15: Creating a Support Network 215
CHAPTER 16: Valuing and Healing Relationships 227
CHAPTER 17: Leaving a Legacy 237
CHAPTER 19: Leaning into Spiritual Care 261
CHAPTER 20: Letting Go and Compassion 269
CHAPTER 22: Ten Tips for Thinking More Positively
Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]
