Maggie Callanan, RN, who has specialized in the care of the dying for more than 30 years. She is author of Final Journeys: A Practical Guide for Bringing Care and Comfort at the End of Life and coauthor, with Patricia Kelley, of Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying (both from Bantam).
It’s one of the most dreaded pieces of news we can receive—a friend or loved one is dying. How you…
