Show By Marie L. Unit Talking with cancer VI Some people may have difficulty visiting cancer those with advanced When meone is ill and changed in it may be difficult to realize that this person is still the same Keep this in mind and relate to patients as the individuals they were and still The pleasure you give by your visit and the warmth you are able to communicate will be when words a loving look or touch says more than you might try to convey with Faring the final Mage as each of us some patients Dying is a lonely Most people are more afraid of dying alone than they are of death We can help those who are close to us through this time by being with them and showing we You ran help These might help you in your relationship with persons who have them take the If they want to be a good to feel comfortable when there is lull in the People can sense discomfort in Don't feel you have to say also learn from your tone of voice or even your facial expression things you may or may not want to communicate with Try to maintain eye contact so they will feel you are being straight-forward and looks that convey show others even though they are they have not changed in your to involve your friend or relative in as many shared activities as If you used to play cards-play cards These activities of depend on what your loved one is physically able to Don't underestimate the effects of the but don't be Continue to Continue to invite and urge the patient to do things with you and Encourage friends to visit if they urge them to write or call on the Perhaps they might be willing to do errands or care for the can help most by remembering to accept the person as he or she was and still Keep communication open and give realistic support and Assist with and encourage referral to resources available within the Help them maintain The information here came directly from a pamphlet by Marion F. published in 1978 by the American Cancer |