{"product_id":"listening-to-life-tammy-newman-bhang-9798995358602","title":"Listening to Life: Caregiver Guidance on Aging, Dementia \u0026 Medical Choices in the End","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an exhausted caregiver caring for someone who is aging or has dementia, trying to make the best medical decisions and do the right thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're not alone. Confusion and mystery often surround the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual changes that occur during life's winter season. For those who are aging, their families, and caregivers-that season is frequently medicalized, confusing, and lacking in common sense. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Based on her clinical experience and lessons learned from patients and their families, including her own, Tammy shares real-life stories and ideas for listening to life in ways that help with medical decisions. Each chapter features stories that: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow how a person's values in life are key to making good medical choices in the final season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine if a person is capable of making their own medical decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain what alternate decision-makers need to consider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveal why do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders are insufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline three key warning signs in the months, weeks or days before dying. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe what to expect with natural dying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain what is meant by the term \"comfort measures\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggest ways to reflect on and honor life in the final weeks and days. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListening to Life offers essential insight into how a loved one's lived values can guide medical choices in the end-choices that make sense, are honoring and help prevent regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tammy Newman Bhang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798995358602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Listening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.17d","brand":"Tammy Newman Bhang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517246353663,"sku":"9798995358602","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f30a63fd-fa92-4bef-80a7-c21606621c90.jpg?v=1778730891","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/listening-to-life-tammy-newman-bhang-9798995358602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}