CARING FOR THE DYING RESIDENT: 

GOOD ENDINGS-Caring for the Dying Resident-A Guide Twelve page booklet dealing with the end of life issues for those in the nursing home and health care agency field. Provides strategies and insights for caregivers. It includes Five Stages of dying, Problems Associated With a Terminal Diagnosis, How We Can Help The Dying, Physical Signs of Active Dying, and After A Death. $2.00 each booklet plus s/h.

GOOD ENDINGS- Caring for the Dying Resident-The Training Manual A new (4/02) expanded second edition guide on starting your own Good Endings program. Includes vigil team recruiting, training, memorial services, many new samples, details end of life issues and exercises. It includes: Five Stages of dying, Skills to Help the Dying, The Volunteer Vigil Team, Marketing, Bereavement Issues, Care for the Grieving, Remembrance Services, Caregiver burnout, Care for the Caregiver, and more. Earth Angels - Read about the first Good Endings Vigil Team Volunteers in their own words.
$40.00 plus s/h.

TEACHER RESOURCE PACKET Handouts designed for those teaching end-of-life courses. Information includes: death exercises, general death and dying information, what to do after a death, condolence notes, grief and bereavement resources, caregiver issues, cultures, suggested readings, and more......
Cost: $25 (plus s/h)

REMEMBERING - Songs for Memorial Services (Music CD) When someone dies, a memorial service is an appropriate ceremony. Selection of music is an important aspect of this service. This newly released CD of specialty songs is dedicated to fill that need. Performed by a well-known Music Thanatologist, piano blends with vocals in soothing and pleasing melodies. For those who may wish to speak, or for reflection, 3 instrumentals are included. Songs: "The Rose", "My Heart Will Go On", "Morning Has Broken", "Over The Rainbow", "Goodbye, My Friend", "Amazing Grace", "Nearer My God To Thee", "Let It Be", "Let Us Cling Together", "In My Life", "The Way We Were". $15.00 plus s/h.

MUSIC FOR THE DYING (Music CD) When someone is actively dying, music can play an important role by providing a sense of peace and comfort. This CD contains specially selected music performed by a well-known musician/Thanatologist. Ten improvised and arrhythmic melodies feature the Therapy Harp in its simplest form. $15.00 plus s/h

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TRANQUILITY - Harp For The Soul (Music CD) Historically, the harp has been an instrument of comfort and peace. Its tones can enhance: meditation, relaxation, visualization, massage, reiki, and related therapies. Excellent for those with Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain injuries. Tranquility includes 10 melodies performed on the therapy harp, allowing the mind to slip away to a more peaceful place. $15.00 plus $3 s/h

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UNDERSTANDING DEATH & DYING, By Donalyn Gross, Ph.D, LCSW, CMP
A Video/DVD Inservice
 This important training video will educate staff in the psychosocial aspects
of end-of-life issues, including-
Death exercises, Stages of dying, Problems associated with a terminal
illness, How we can help the dying, Advance Directives, Bereavement,
Funerals, The Good Endings Program, Music for the dying, Care for the
caregivers.

This video/DVD kit also includes an Instructor's packet of handouts as well as topics of discussion. This video/DVD inservice was filmed during a healthcare professional conference, and features Donalyn Gross, Ph.D., LCSW, CMP.

Length- 53 minutes

Available in either Video or DVD format
Video Price $300. (this includes s/h)
DVD Price $305. (this includes s/h)


"Not your cut and dry inservice. Dr. Gross shares personal stories, humor and music to make an uncomfortable subject quite pleasant."
LTC Administrator

"If you can't see her live, get the video. There's so much to learn from this!"
Staff Development Director

Send check or m/o to- Cinnabar Press
POBox 60501
Longmeadow, MA 01116
USA

PACKAGE SPECIAL Includes Good Endings Booklet, Training Manual, Remembering CD, Music for the Dying CD, Tranquility - Harp for the Soul CD
- ALL FOR $85. (Free Shipping/handling to US destinations)

OTHER CINNABAR PUBLICATIONS: 

DYING IN PRISON-Counseling the Terminally Ill Inmate-Part 1 This book explores the issues of inmates who are likely to die in prison. It's chapters are especially designed for correctional personnel to develop their knowledge in dealing more effectively and compassionately with terminally ill prisoners. $12.00 plus s/h.

VOICES OF THE DYING-Reflections of the Living-Part 2 A personal account filled with cases, poetry, letters, journals, and artwork by the dying as well as the living; revealing their triumphs and struggles. This book is a must for those who want to delve into the innermost emotions of those confronting death. $15.00 plus s/h.