The well-known thanatologist Bernard Jakoby, and hospice director Marie-Luise Nieberle, give practical tips on how friends and relatives can sensitively care for their dying loved one. Many people feel overwhelmed and helpless when confronted with someone close to them dying. Bernard Jakoby explains all the important points of what is currently known about the process of dying. Many examples from the daily work at the hospice illustrate how a dignified farewell can be arranged. Very often, it becomes apparent that those who care for a dying person gain a completely new perspective on their own lives.
