End-of-Life Care with Essential Oils: Your Guide to Compassionate Care for Loved Ones and Caregivers, by Scott A. Johnson, ND

Clearly and realistically offers help for the physical and emotional challenges of end-of-life care for both the patient and care-giver.

Details

Dr. Johnson provides a wealth of information in a clear concise and easy-to-read format. Whether you are a hospice professional a caregiver or a patient I feel you will find numerous ideas including oil recipes and even massage techniques that will help you better manage the care and symptoms that so often occur with end-of-life care." –Jennifer Taylor, RN, BSN

Compassionate caring and holistic alternatives for end-of-life care. This book is thorough regarding the emotional and physical barriers that one faces during the end of life which includes loved ones as well." –Velvet Jahnke, RN, CHPN, Holistic Minister Practitioner

"[This book] has been carefully written for hospice and palliative care patients as well as for the families caregivers and other medical professionals. Essential oils are clearly the best-kept secret to aid patients caregivers family members and medical professionals on this stressful and emotionally charged journey. This incredible resource will help alleviate the pain and suffering of many." –Cristen Mulley Hammel, RN, BSN, Hospice Triage Nurse

Objective: Educational. (Click here for information on the difference between Educational and Marketing materials.)

Publication: 2018.

Pages: 75.

Binding: Softcover.

Features

Introduction
Essential Oil Quality
Physical Challenges
Pain
Gentle Hand Massage Technique
Gentle Foot Massage Technique
Loss of Appetite, Weight Loss, and Malnutrition
Oral Complications
Terminal Secretions
Fatigue
Nausea and Vomiting
Constipation
Abdominal Massage Technique
Insomnia
Labored Breathing or Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
Fever
Emotional Challenges
Anxiety, Grief, and Depression
Fear
Social Withdrawal
Anger
Guilt and Regret
Mental Challenges
Delirium
Loss of Mental Capacity
Spiritual Challenges
Helpful Essential Oil Tips
Transitional Stage
Conclusion
References