The Final Journey: Complete Hospice Care for Departing Vaisnavas
Title: The Final Journey: Complete Hospice Care for Departing Vaisnavas
Author: Susan Pattinson (Sangita Devi Dasi)
Publisher: Torchlight Publishing
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 260
The Final Journey — Complete Hospice Care for Departing Vaisnavas, authored by Susan Pattinson RN (Sangita Devi Dasi), serves as an invaluable resource for anyone caring for a dying relative or friend. This comprehensive guide offers detailed palliative care instructions tailored for devotees in their final stages of life. With practical insights and real-life examples, the author uses accessible language to instill confidence in readers undertaking the sacred service of supporting Vaisnavas during this crucial phase.
Blending the compassionate principles of hospice care with the spiritual teachings of Srila Prabhupada, the book addresses essential topics like managing spiritual pain, the power of prayers, and the significance of holy association. Suitable for both healthcare professionals and laypersons, The Final Journey provides a Krishna-conscious approach to end-of-life care, offering a complete roadmap to ensure dignity, support, and spiritual guidance for those nearing life's end.
The book integrates modern hospice palliative care principles with the spiritual wisdom of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, particularly the teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. It acts as a guide to creating a "Krishna-ized" environment for a peaceful and auspicious death. Techniques are covered for managing spiritual pain, ensuring the chanting of the Holy Names, and maintaining a sacred environment. Practical Caregiving advice guidelines are given on pain management, symptom management, and personal care. Addresses ethical/philosophical issues regarding the dying process, the grieving process, and post-mortem care. Gives advice on support for caregivers, as well as information on funerals, memorial services, and bereavement.
Susan Pattinson, R.N. (also known as Sangita devi dasi), is a registered nurse with extensive experience in home and inpatient hospice care, and a co-founder of Vaisnavas C.A.R.E..
