“What do I do NOW?”Guide to HELP Families Cope with Dying Answering the often asked question “What do I do Now?”, this website offers guidance for families facing a life-limiting illness. It is our hope the information presented here will help guide you through this process, and allow you and your suffering loved one to share time together with greater meaning, less pain, and more rewards than you thought possible.
Leigh and I respect your time, and want your journey through our site to match your needs. If you are after quick help, the Article Summary is the place to go for quick access to summary information. Or if you need more details and more background, you can find that in the Full Article. The Article Summary appears first for each topic, followed by the Full Article, to make your search faster.
To help you navigate through our site, the following outline may help:
- In our Hospice Care section we have many articles that discuss hospice care, which may help you decide if hospice is the answer for your loved one;
- In our End of Life section you will find useful articles on life limiting illnesses, including setting priorities and other end of life issue;
- In our Death and Dying section articles address specific issues on making this time meaningful for you and your loved one;
- In our Stages of Grief section you can access articles on how to help both you and your loved one through the grief process;
- Our Pain Management section provides articles to help you or your loved one manage and control physical suffering.
We have provided health care services to literally 1,000’s of patients, and have received many testimonials and stories. These are written from the heart and contain glimpses into the lives of those facing end of life issues. It is our wish that you would become part of this group, and share your stories as well. The blog will allow you to post your story, or you can contact us directly. You may not ever realize this, but your story may have a positive impact on someone else struggling with the same issues that you have faced. Finally, don’t forget to download our free HELP guide which provides information on all of these topics in a user friendly 4 page printable pdf document. This brochure is in 4 colors and contains some wonderful photos.
May God bless you all,
Greg and Leigh Patterson
Paris, Kentucky
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