Understanding Death and Dying

A 53-minute training video that introduces your staff to important issues surrounding death, dying, and bereavement - some of the most difficult issues faced by professional caregivers. It explains the five stages of dying, common fears surrounding death, advance directives and living wills, and communication tips.

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Let this helpful training video introduce your staff to important issues surrounding death, dying, and bereavement - some of the most difficult issues faced by professional caregivers. Your staff will become more comfortable in dealing with patients and their families at the end of life. Featuring an experienced Thanatologist and Certified Music Practitioner, this 53-minute video provides concise and useful information in a lecture-style format. With personal stories, humor, compassion, and music, the video explains the five stages of dying, common fears surrounding death, advance directives and living wills, and communication tips. Give staff practical advice and knowledge to help them: better assist terminally ill patients and their families; appreciate the role of music with those who are dying; know what to say and not to say when someone is dying; and, care for themselves and their feelings. Staff in nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, and home health care agencies will benefit. An accompanying instructor's packet includes discussion topics, handouts, and a list of suggested readings. It is distributed on behalf of Cinnabar Press, Longmeadow, MA.