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Needs of the dying : a guide for bringing hope, comfort, and love to life's final chapter

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Kessler, David. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2007. 10th anniversary ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K42 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Kessler, David

Edition: 10th anniversary ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xxi, 224 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Death; Terminally Ill - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Family Relations; Popular Work

Notes: Previously published as Rights of the dying

ISBN: 9780061137594; 0061137596

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 K42 2007

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Embracing the end of life : help for those who accompany the dying

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O'Rourke, Michelle, Dufour, Eugene. [Toronto, ON]: Novalis , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 O74 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

...offers practical tools and guidance for caregivers, from health care professionals to family members. Drawing on inspiring true stories and their own professional expertise, the authors explore key issues including loss, suffering, spiritual care, dying well, caring well, and grieving. Reflectio…

Author: O'Rourke, Michelle; Dufour, Eugene

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Novalis

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 190 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects: Caregivers; Terminally Ill - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Family Relations - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: ...offers practical tools and guidance for caregivers, from health care professionals to family members. Drawing on inspiring true stories and their own professional expertise, the authors explore key issues including loss, suffering, spiritual care, dying well, caring well, and grieving. Reflection questions invite readers to examine their own beliefs around death and dying to better support those in their care.-- Back cover

ISBN: 9782896463961

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 O74 2012

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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

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Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…

Alternate Title: Twenty-one days to die

Author: Hochstetler, Linda

Place of Publication: Manotick, ON,

Publisher: Sumeru Press Inc.,

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Attitude to Death; Palliative Treatment; Terminal Care; Hospice Care; Grief; Death and dying

Abstract: "This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781896559728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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What we wish were true : reflecting on nurturing life and facing death

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Quinn, Tallu Schuyler. New York, NY: Convergent , 2022. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Quinn, Tallu Schuyler

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Convergent

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Brain Neoplasms; Life Change Events; Spirituality; Clergy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: "Many of the essays in this work originally appeared in slightly different form on Tallu Schuyler Quinn's blog in 2020 and 2021"-- WorldCat

ISBN: 9780593442906

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

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Proof of heaven : a neurosurgeon's journey into the afterlife

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Alexander, Eben. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 A434 2012

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Alexander, Eben

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 196 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Unconsciousness; Attitude to Death; Death; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781451695199; 1451695195

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 A434 2012

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Facing death, embracing life : understanding what dying people want

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Kuhl, David. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K96 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Kuhl, David

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Doubleday Canada

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 330 p. ; 22 cm ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill - psychology; Advance Care Planning; Family Relations; Interpersonal Communication; Popular Work

ISBN: 0385660669; 9780385660662

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 K96 2006

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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

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Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 F986 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Furman, Joan; McNabb, David

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bell Tower

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Terminal Care; Death; Social Support; Attitude to Death

ISBN: 609800035

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 F986 1997

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A matter of death and life

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Yalom, Irvin D., Yalom, Marilyn. Stanford, CA: Redwood Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 Y19 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Yalom, Irvin D.; Yalom, Marilyn

Place of Publication: Stanford, CA

Publisher: Redwood Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill; Grief; Loss; Love; Spouses; Adaptation, Psychological; Aging; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781503613768

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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Final journeys : a practical guide for bringing care and comfort at the end of life

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Callanan, Maggie. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 C156 2008

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: Callanan, Maggie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: ix, 335 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Family; Caregivers; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553382747

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 C156 2008

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Living with death and dying

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Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1981.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K81 1981

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.

Author: Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1981

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Death; Terminal Care

Abstract: The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 K81 1981

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On death and dying

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Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1969.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K8 1969

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This classic book introduced the author's seminal "stages of dying" or "stages of grief" model which is still widely quoted. According to the model, there are five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. The five stages go in progression through…

Alternate Title: On death and dying : what the dying have to teach doctors, nurses, clergy and their own families

Author: Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1969

Physical Description: 289 p. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Death; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

Abstract: This classic book introduced the author's seminal "stages of dying" or "stages of grief" model which is still widely quoted. According to the model, there are five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. The five stages go in progression through denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. This model has been widely adopted by other authors and applied to many other situations where someone suffers a loss or change in social identity.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 002089130X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 K8 1969

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Beyond surviving : cancer and your spiritual journey

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Maginley, David. Halifax, NS: Tristan Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M194 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the he…

Author: Maginley, David

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Tristan Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xix, 226 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Spirituality; Attitude to Death; Pastoral Care; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the hero within. You will learn how to :; -- Turn the mind into an ally as you grapple with uncertainty.; -- Explore spirituality through your love rather than your belief.; -- Not only go through cancer, but grow through cancer. - Cover

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780995881112; 0995881111

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 M194 2016

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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

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Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C212 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Virtual Hospice; Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Canadian Virtual Hospice

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)

Series: LivingMyCulture.ca

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill; Palliative Care; Bereavement; Grief; Loss; Spirituality; Medicine, Traditional; Ceremonial Behavior; First Nations; Inuits; Metis; Personal Narratives

Abstract: First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50); 3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21); 4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)

Notes: Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.

Language: English

Material Type: DVD; Video; Pre-loaded Media; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: BF575 C212 2016

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Love & death : my journey through the valley of the shadow

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Church, Forrest. Boston, MA: Beacon Press Books , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 C561 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

" Nearing his final days, a beloved Unitarian minister meditates on life, love, and death: 'The goal is to live in such a way that our lives will prove worth dying for.' Love & Death is imbued with ideas and exemplars for achieving that goal, and the stories he offers--all drawn from his own expe…

Alternate Title: Love and death

Author: Church, Forrest

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Beacon Press Books

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Christianity; Religious Philosophies; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: " Nearing his final days, a beloved Unitarian minister meditates on life, love, and death: 'The goal is to live in such a way that our lives will prove worth dying for.' Love & Death is imbued with ideas and exemplars for achieving that goal, and the stories he offers--all drawn from his own experiences and from the lives of his friends, family, and parishioners--are both engrossing and enlightening." - Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9780807072974; 0807072974

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 C561 2008

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To die well : a holistic approach for the dying and their caregivers

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Reoch, Richard. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 R424 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Reoch, Richard

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Terminal Care

ISBN: 006273511X; 978-0062735119

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 R424 1996

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

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Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 C156 1992

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.

Author: Callanan, Maggie; Kelley, Patricia

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Terminal Care - psychology; Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.

ISBN: 9781451667257; 9780553378764; 0553378767; 0553561391

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 C156 1992

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Dying and death in Canada

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Northcott, Herbert, Wilson, Donna. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2022. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 N873 2022

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Author: Northcott, Herbert; Wilson, Donna

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xviii, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Loss; Canada; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781487509279; 9781487509286

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: BF789 D4 N873 2022

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.