Walking on Eggshells

Caring for a Terminally Ill Loved One

RELEASING MAY 2012

by Amy Sales, LCSW-C

Dealing with a loved one’s terminal illness brings difficult and daunting tasks for caregivers. Knowing when and how to say things and what to do becomes frightening. Caregivers often feel they are “walking on eggshells”. This valuable, practical guide offers comfort, support and advice for managing economic, emotional and daily stressors from day one of the diagnosis.

Caregivers are silent heroes who take these journeys alongside their loved ones and they can often experience fear from a lack of knowledge about the process.

Written in simple, user-friendly language, Walking on Eggshells addresses many critical issues such as navigating through the complex medical system, handling loss of control, financial problems, receiving and giving bad news, advocating for the patient and preparing for your loved one’s end of life. Sensitivity, humor and wisdom are woven throughout the chapters.

Most importantly, the goal of the book is to give caregivers helpful and therapeutic ways to cope with the sad reality and to know that, despite the emotional pain they are experiencing, they are not alone and they will be able to pick up the pieces and live fulfilling lives.

Amy Sales, MSW, LCSW-C, has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Frostburg State University in Maryland and a Masters degree in social work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore. With twenty years of experience as a clinical social worker at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she provides supportive and grief counseling to patients and families.

Nonfiction, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 224 pages
Self Help/Grieving
LC #2011928842, world rights
ISBN-13: 978-0-88282-380-5 (pb), $14.95