The purpose of this book is to help caregivers who work with dying people unlock one of the best resources they have - their humanness. The most significant question to be explored is: How can we, as caregivers, stay open, vulnerable, compassionate - all that being human implies, and still retain our professionalism? This has always been a dilemma in health care, but perhaps nowhere is this more acute than when we care for dying people. The professionals who share their experience in this book have found their own unique ways for remaining human in the face of death. They discuss some of the difficult issues they faced, and offer suggestions which will help you care for others with renewed awareness. Although the advice they offer is geared toward helping those who have made caregiving their profession, it is equally valuable for those who are caring for a loved one at home. The book also includes is a section on Caring for the Caregiver, one of the most significant aspects of work with the terminally ill. Without self-nurturing, the caregiver will have little left to give others. - from Amzon