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Offering Assistance

Hands-On Help
Helping a Friend or Loved One to Grieve
Offering a Willing Ear
Setting Up a Network of Helpers

Specific Situations

Dealing with Conflict within the Family
Faith and Death
Helping Kids with a Terminally Ill Sibling
When a Child is Terminally Ill
When a Friend is Terminally Ill
When a Parent is Terminally Ill
When a Spouse is Terminally Ill

Advance Preparations

ADRT: Living Wills
Buying Life Insurance
Choosing Guardians for Children Following a Terminal Diagnosis
Writing a Will

Diagnosis

Complementary Therapies
Considering Alternative Treatments When Terminally Ill
Exploring Treatment Options When Terminally Ill
Finding Doctors Who Share Your Beliefs
Preparing for Difficult News
Seeking a Second Opinion Following a Terminal Illness Diagnosis

Quality of Life

Accepting Terminal Illness
Battling Terminal Illness
Coping Strategies
Expressing Difficult Emotions
Granting Last Wishes of the Terminally Ill
Holding on to Hope
Keeping Life as Normal as Possible
Making Memory Books/Tapes/Videos
Making the Most of Every Day
Resolving Unfinished Business Before Your Die
Respecting a Patient's Wishes
Spiritual Issues for the Terminally Ill

Sharing the News

Alleviating Children's Fears Following The Terminal Diagnosis of a Loved One
Explaining Death to Children
Illness and Death
Letting Employers Know about Your Illness
Telling Children that a Parent is Ill
Telling Children that they are Terminally Ill

Seeking Support

Grief Support Groups
Online Support For Terminally Ill Patients
Support Groups for Family Members
Support Groups for the Terminally Ill

Advice for Caregivers

Caring for a Dying Child
Caring for a Dying Parent
Caring for a Dying Spouse
Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Juggling Responsibilities
Making Time for Yourself
Respite Care
Seeking Training to Manage Care

Financial Concerns

Applying for Financial Aid
Doing Battle with Insurance Companies
Understanding Your Insurance

Care Options

Accepting the Assistance of Others
Arranging for Help
Drug and Treatment Trials
Equipment for the Home
Holistic Medicine
Hospice Care
Maintaining a Patient's Dignity
Pain Management
Understanding Treatments For Your Terminal Illness
Using Complementary Therapies as a Care Option for Terminal Illness

Coping with Death

Euthanasia
Thinking About Organ Donation
Understanding the Grieving Process