Life in a Hospice: Reflections on Caring for the Dying

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None of us likes to think about what our last days will be like. But if we do think about them at all, we want them to be full of peace and tranquillity, with the chance to say proper goodbyes to those we love. Life in a Hospice takes readers behind the scenes of end-of-life care, to see the very great efforts of nurses and others to provide the calm that we all hope for. This might sound like a depressing book, but on the contrary, readers have found it to be inspiring and uplifting. ‘An easy-to-read book, which will surprise many readers with its lightness of touch, humanity and refreshing tone. I would recommend it to anyone who has worries about their own or a relative’s care at the end of life.’ Dr Nansi-Wynne Evans, GP ‘The simple reflections on complex areas of care resonate long after you have finished reading the book.’ Cancer Nursing Forum Newsletter Royal College of Nursing

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Ann Richardson has been a writer for many years. She is fascinated by other people’s thoughts, experiences and emotions and loves to write books where they can express their views in their own words. She writes on different subjects that capture her interest for one reason or another. This includes a book about people living with AIDS or HIV thirty years ago when there was no cure (Wise Before Their Time, Foreword by Sir Ian McKellen); a book about what it is like to work in end-of-life care (Life in a Hospice, Foreword by Tony Benn); and a book about how it feels to be a grandmother (Celebrating Grandmothers). Her most recent book. The Granny Who Stands on Her Head: Reflections on Growing Older, is a set of short pieces about the joys and challenges of becoming old, with an emphasis on the joys. It is also partly a memoir, including some stories from her life. Ann lives in London, England, with her husband of 58 years. Please visit her website www.annrichardson.co.uk

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Peace at the end of life

Hospices are about peace, calm and comfort. This is expressed by many staff, but perhaps this healthcare assistant is particularly articulate about the nature of her work:

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Life in a Hospice: Reflections on Caring for the Dying

My aim is to give people peace at the end of their life. If patients want to open up and discuss things or even have a cry, whatever they want to do is fine by me. If they want to give me a cuddle, I will cuddle them. I am quite tactile and there is a warmth about the place, which people always comment on. There are no boundaries as far as I am concerned. So if at the end of someone’s life, I can give them peace and comfort and help the families to make their passing easier, even if it is a tiny way, then I feel that I have done a good job. And when I leave here of a night-time, I need to know that I have given 110%.

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Ann Richardson

Life in a Hospice: Reflections on Caring for the Dying

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Peace at the end of life

Hospices are about peace, calm and comfort. This is expressed by many staff, but perhaps this healthcare assistant is particularly articulate about the nature of her work:

Book Excerpt

Life in a Hospice: Reflections on Caring for the Dying

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