“ A complementary therapist accompanied Ruth on a leisurely walk around the newly landscaped Hospice garden. “I don’t think we’ll go down that path,” she said, “I think it’s a dead end.” Back came Ruth’s instant reply: “They really shouldn’t have one of those in a hospice garden…” ”
“ The problem is, when working out treatment protocols, if we are not careful, we tend to put our patients in boxes… ”
Every sale will benefit UK hospices!
Living with a terminal diagnosis is a serious business. Many believe that all doors in life close, and end-of-life care entails hushed voices and a sombre mood in a hospice where all are waiting for death.
Jennifer Taylor, retired Rehabilitation Lead at St. Christopher’s Hospice, London, dispels many myths by shining a light on the unexpected sense of fun shared by patients, their families and carers.
Amusing anecdotes point to the profound impact of humour in palliative care, and provide an insight to the diverse services hospice care offers, enabling every patient to truly live to the end of life. These are complemented by personal reflections and experiences drawn from simple everyday events, providing deeper meaning in the face of adversity.
“Take Care to Laugh” celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.
The heartwarming humanity revealed is both touching and inspirational.
A note from the author:-
I hope you enjoy Take Care to Laugh, as much as I enjoyed capturing the stories over many years from patients and colleagues at St. Christopher’s Hospice. Fifty signed copies have been donated to St. Christopher’s to sell from the CARE foyer, with all money going to the Hospice. Additionally, a percentage of profits from all sales from this website, and through Amazon, will be donated to hospices in the UK – so please do share this website, tell your friends, and help us spread the word about the amazing care provided by UK hospices! Thanks, Jenny.
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Comments from readers:
“A wonderful book; funny and poignant.”
“Both inspirational and beautiful, yet so down to earth as well. I could not put it down!”
“I have both laughed and cried!”
“A warm and compelling read…”
“What a delight… a charming, witty book!”
“A great tool for spreading the word and shedding some light on the reality of hospice care.”