EP 68 :: Caregiving: The Four End-Of-Life Decisions To Make :: Hank Dunn

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Since 1983, Hank Dunn has been ministering to patients at the end of their lives and to their families. During that time, he has served in a nursing home, hospice programs, and a hospital, and become an expert on end-of-life decisions.

He wrote, “Hard Choices for Loving People” to help him explain end-of-life decisions to patients and families. First published in 1990, it is now in its 6th edition with over 3.5 million copies sold.

“Families who have taken care of their dementia-stricken loved ones have lost them inches at a time over the years,” Hank says. “It's a very hard decision for families and for cognitively intact patients... This is a big deal - it's a big emotional and spiritual issue as people start to let go.”

“There are basically four big decisions that a family faces toward the end of life for a dementia loved one. CPR, feeding tubes, hospitalization, and hospice care,” Hank explains.

“Honest answers, practical advice, and spiritual insights are key to providing support during this extremely difficult time,” Hank explains.

You can find Hank’s book on Amazon, learn more about him on his website, and follow him on Twitter..

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