Visiting and Caring for the Sick A Practical Guide for Relatives, Friends and Volunteers

includes index and biblioraphy

1. Knowledge of Sick people and their Needs The stresses of Being sick ....................13 Different categories of Sickness.....19 Being sick and the Process of Adapting to it .....25 Sick persons in the Role of care-givers ...............31 2. Assisting those who are sick Personal Hygiene .................41 Proper diet ...................49 Moving those who are sick ................57 Communicating with a Deaf Person .........67 Assisting those who are visually handicapped ........73 The art of being with someone who is lonely ........79 3. Ministering to those who are sick The visiting care-giver and active listening .....87 The visiting care-giver and those suffering from specific Illnesses........93 The visiting care-giver relating with parents and friends of the sick person and with hospital Personnel ........109 Caring for those who are dying ...115 Practical information for those who are Terminally Ill ............127 4. Spiritual Accompaniment The spiritual needs of those who are sick .......135 Faith in a God of Love ......141 Prayer ..........149 Living in Hope .............163