{"product_id":"preparing-for-end-of-life-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394362141","title":"Preparing For End of Life For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394362141","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePreparing For End of Life For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eVirginia Chang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394362141, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 18.3 x 2 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compassionate and practical way to approach end-of-life planning for you and your loved ones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePreparing For End of Life For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for cultivating a positive mindset for facing end of life with confidence, security, and peace of mind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to create and maintain social connections and a supportive network you can rely on during this challenging process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of options and choices at end of life so that you can effectively manage your healthcare and estate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for discussing end-of-life planning with your family and loved ones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA compassionate and practical new way of thinking about a challenging – but important – subject, \u003ci\u003ePreparing For End of Life For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1: PLANNING FOR THE END OF LIFE 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: Understanding End-of-Life Basics 7\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2: Planning for End of Life Begins Now 15\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3: Making Death Personal 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2: PHYSICAL PREPARATION 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: Completing the Legal Paperwork 35\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5: Managing Medical Logistics 61\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6: Expecting Death: Pre-Death Planning 83\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7: Making Post-Death Arrangements 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3: EMOTIONAL PREPARATION 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: Facing Aging, Illness, and Death 115\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9: Losing Who You Once Were 127\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 10: Being in Grief 149\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 11: Takin' Care of (Unfinished) Business 161\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 12: Reviewing Your Life 171\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 13: Deserving of Self-Care 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4: SOCIAL PREPARATION 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14: Connecting to My Community 205\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 15: Creating a Support Network 215\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 16: Valuing and Healing Relationships 227\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 17: Leaving a Legacy 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 5: SPIRITUAL PREPARATION 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 18: Embracing Spirituality at End of Life 251\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 19: Leaning into Spiritual Care 261\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 20: Letting Go and Compassion 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 6: THE PART OF TENS 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 21: Ten Myths About Death and Dying 281\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 22: Ten Tips for Thinking More Positively\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 293\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52507198292248,"sku":"9781394362141","price":13.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394362141.jpg?v=1786439004","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/preparing-for-end-of-life-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394362141","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}