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In reply to the discussion: What to expect from hospice? [View all]NJCher
(43,470 posts)47. a few books
Since you say you're new to the dying scene, I suggest a few books:
Weiss, Brian Many Lives, Many Masters
Alexander, Eben Proof of Heaven
Long, Jeffrey Evidence of the Afterlife
All three of the above are medical physicians. More and more doctors are trying to get the word out about this.
Below is Long's web site, which has thousands of reports of people's experiences of almost crossing over.
http://www.nderf.org/

Cher
p.s. on edit, forgot to add that there's also a book out with the experiences of hospice workers regarding this phenomenon. I can't recall the name, though.
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You've exhausted every possible option? No transplant possibility, or anything of that nature?
MADem
Nov 2013
#6
Well, I will hope for spontaneous remission for you. And if that doesn't happen, I'll hope you
MADem
Nov 2013
#68
You will be in my thoughts. Hospice - we've had 3 experiences with them for family members.
NRaleighLiberal
Nov 2013
#24
Professional hospice services are a Medicare benefit. Para-professional support agencies
pinto
Nov 2013
#36
Make sure you, because you are what counts, are comfortable with your hospice care.
ScreamingMeemie
Nov 2013
#30
I used hospice with both parents, a step parent, and a sibling. I've also worked for a hospice for
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2013
#34