Apr 05 2024 52 mins 1
Jennifer O’Brien is sharing details of her caregiving journey, telling the story of her husband’s life-limiting illness and how she’s learned to make the most of Precious Time. After working 35+ years as a practice management consultant to physicians, Jennifer supported her husband Bob up to and through the end of his life. As a hospice and palliative care physician, Bob knew what to expect from his illness. He and Jennifer experienced all the ups and downs of serious illness and caregiving for someone who’s dying. The art journal she kept as a form of self-care during Bob’s 22-month illness was published as The Hospice Doctor's Widow: A Journal. The book has won several awards for both its content and design.
Jennifer shares her story, wisdom, and experience to help others understand the role of family caregivers and the importance of end-of-life preparations. The concept of Precious Time is a way of communicating gently and respectfully that time is limited, and death is approaching. She also sees it as a way for healthcare practitioners to avoid creating unrealistic hope in the minds of families, patients, and caregivers.
You can get a copy of Jennifer’s FREE Download Precious Time at https://www.hospicedrswidow.com/resources.
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