Can anyone recommend or suggest a supportive website or book for those who have a terminal illness?

Question

I have found sites for those who lost someone or are grieving their loss but nothing for those who are actually dying...any resources? (this individual is agnostic with atheist leanings so no religious sites please)

Answer 1

YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE OFFICE....http://www.hospicenet.org/ ... Im sorry.. i didnt read your question... this is for the actual dying..... i sympathize with your pain... and am not sure where to send you now that I read the response.... I lost my 2 nephews in a house fire a few years back ages 9 months and 3.. they lived with me up until a month before... I made my sister in law move out.. and she had a house fire... I have also lost many others... but.... again I acted to soon and gave ya the link for Hospice... good luck im sure if ya look a bit there are plenty of good resources online... TRY THE WORD : BEREAVEMENT ... PSS.
Twelve Ways to Help the Bereaved

By being there
By tolerating silences
By listening in an accepting and non-judgemental way
Avoid the use of cliches such as "Think of all the good times", "You can always have another child" etc
By encouraging them to talk about the deceased
Be practical in your offer of support by minding children or cooking
By mentioning the dead persons name
Accept that tears are normal and healthy
Don't try to fill in conversations with a lot of outside news.
Remember that grief may take many years to work through
Acknowledge birthdays, death dates, anniversaries etc
By accepting that you cannot make them feel better

Answer 2

Sorry I don't know of any websites, but I am sure they exist. Your local hospice should be able to provide you with information. When I did a palliative care course may years ago, aromatherapy, soothing music, and hand massage were very predominant in relaxing the terminal ill. All the best.

Answer 3

The best comfort is God. Good luck finding anything comparable.

Answer 4

the BIBLE!