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Name: David Kessler
Job: Director of Palliative Care, Citrus Valley Health Partners and Hospice
Summary: David Kessler is an accomplished journalist, international lecturer and author who has dedicated his life to helping people understand the complex emotions attached to death, dying, grief and loss. His work has been discussed in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Business Week and Life Magazine and has been featured on CNN, NBC, MSNBC, PBS. He has written for the “Boston Globe,” “ LA Times” and “The San Francisco Chronicle."
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 Hospice Basics 
  1. David Kessler
  2. What is "hospice"? 
  3. What is the basic "hospice philosophy" regarding death? 
  4. What services does hospice offer? 
  5. Who is eligible for hospice care? 
  6. When should I contact hospice? 
  7. How do I get admitted to hospice? 
  8. What are the first steps in hospice care? 
  9. How long can I receive hospice care? 
  10. Where does hospice care take place? 
  11. Who will be on my "hospice team"? 
  12. Can my family and friends be involved in my hospice care? 
  13. Does hospice commonly offer "24 hour" or emergency care? 
  14. What are some of the common myths about hospice? 
 Finding A Hospice 
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  2. How do I find a qualified hospice? 
  3. Are all hospices the same? 
  4. What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice? 
 Hospice Treatment Basics 
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  2. What is "palliative care"? 
  3. How does hospice administer palliative care? 
  4. Who determines what my hospice care involves? 
  5. Can I keep my own physician during hospice care? 
  6. Does hospice offer choices in medication and treatment? 
  7. How does hospice manage pain? 
  8. What should I do if hospice is not managing my pain? 
  9. Will my loved one become addicted to their pain medications? 
  10. Can I change physicians during my hospice care? 
 Pediatric Hospice Basics 
  1. David Kessler
  2. Does hospice provide care for terminally ill children? 
  3. Who is eligible for pediatric hospice? 
  4. How do I find a qualified pediatric hospice? 
  5. Who will be on my child's hospice team? 
  6. What treatments does pediatric hospice offer to children? 
  7. Will hospice support terminally ill children and their families? 
  8. How do I pay for pediatric hospice? 
 The Dying Process 
  1. David Kessler
  2. What physical signs will indicate that my loved one is dying? 
  3. How will hospice make my loved one more comfortable before death? 
  4. Will hospice help me understand what my loved one can and cannot hear? 
  5. How do I explain death to my children? 
  6. How can I make my loved one more comfortable before death? 
  7. Will a hospice worker be present following death? 
  8. Will hospice help arrange for the disposition of the body? 
 Hospice Support For The Family 
  1. David Kessler
  2. How can I support a friend or loved one in hospice care? 
  3. What emotional support does hospice offer to families? 
  4. What is "bereavement"? 
  5. How do I know if a bereavement group is right for me? 
 How To Pay For The Hospice 
  1. David Kessler
  2. How do I pay for hospice? 
  3. Will most insurance plans cover hospice care? 
  4. What hospice services will Medicare cover? 
  5. Will Medicare charge extra fees for medicine and hospice care? 
  6. Can I choose my own hospice physician if I'm on Medicare? 
  7. What hospice services will Medicaid or Medical cover? 
  8. Will hospice provide care if I do not have health insurance? 
  9. Will the quality of my hospice care differ if I don't have health insurance? 
 How To Get Involved With Hospice 
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  2. How can I donate money to hospice? 
  3. How can I donate my time to hospice? 
  4. What is a "hospice volunteer"? 
  5. What kind of training does a hospice volunteer undergo? 
  6. What type of activities does a hospice volunteer do? 
 A Guide To Grief 
  1. David Kessler
  2. What is 'grief' or 'bereavement'? 
  3. What is the difference between 'grief' and 'mourning'? 
  4. Does everyone grieve in the same way? 
  5. Why is grieving so painful? 
  6. Is it normal to feel like I am losing my mind while grieving? 
  7. How long will it take to stop grieving and feel normal? 
  8. Should I call on the support of others or handle my grief alone? 
  9. Is it better to take time off or work through my grief? 
  10. Is there a 'right' or 'wrong' way of coping with grief? 
  11. What do 'intensity' and 'duration' have to do with grief? 
  12. How do I know if I need professional help for grieving? 
  13. Where can I get professional help for grieving? 
  14. What is 'bereavement counseling'? 
  15. How do I know if bereavement counseling is right for me? 
  16. Can I see an individual counselor for bereavement? 
  17. What is the difference between 'private' and 'group' bereavement counseling? 
  18. Where can I find group bereavement counseling? 
 The Stages Of Grief 
  1. David Kessler
  2. What are the most common symptoms of grief? 
  3. What are the 'five stages of grief' described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross? 
  4. What is the 'denial' stage of grief? 
  5. What is the 'anger' stage of grief? 
  6. What is the 'bargaining' stage of grief? 
  7. What is the 'depression' stage of grief? 
  8. What is the 'acceptance' stage of grief? 
  9. What is the sixth or 'meaning' stage of grief? 
 Moving On Past Grief 
  1. David Kessler
  2. How do I move past my grief in a healthy way? 
  3. What is 'journaling' and how can it help me grieve? 
  4. What are some common 'triggers' of grief? 
  5. How do I get through the holidays without my loved one? 
  6. Is it healthy to hang on to my loved one's belongings? 
  7. How do I fill the gap my loved one has left in my life? 
  8. How long is considered 'too long' to grieve? 
 Helping A Grieving Friend 
  1. David Kessler
  2. How do I help a grieving friend? 
  3. What do I say to my friend after they have lost someone? 
  4. What should I avoid saying to my grieving friend? 
  5. How do I support my grieving friend through the holidays? 
  6. What are some activities I can do with my grieving friend? 
  7. How do I know if my grieving friend needs professional help? 
  8. How do I encourage my grieving friend to get help? 
 A Grieving Child 
  1. David Kessler
  2. At what age is my child able to feel grief? 
  3. How do children experience grief? 
  4. Who in my child's life should be notified about the death? 
  5. How can I help my child through their grief? 
  6. Can I use art or games to help my child grieve? 
  7. What are the warning signs my child needs professional help with grief? 
  8. What professional resources are available to help my child grieve? 
 A Grieving Teenager 
  1. David Kessler
  2. How do teenagers experience grief? 
  3. How do I talk to my teenager about the death? 
  4. What activities can I do with my teen to help them grieve? 
  5. What should I do if my teenager acts out while grieving? 
  6. Where can I find professional help for my grieving teen? 
 Losing A Husband Or Wife 
  1. David Kessler
  2. What are common emotions after losing a spouse? 
  3. Are there support groups that will help me cope with the loss of my spouse? 
  4. How do I talk to my children about the death of their parent? 
  5. Are there bereavement groups we can attend as a family? 
  6. After the death, how do I get myself and my family through the holidays? 
  7. After the death, how do I handle anniversaries without my spouse? 
  8. After the death, how long should I wait to begin dating again? 
  9. After the death, how do I help my kids cope if I decide to remarry? 
  10. Are there ways we can memorialize my spouse at home? 
 Losing A Child 
  1. David Kessler
  2. What are common emotions after losing a child? 
  3. How can I heal my marriage after losing a child? 
  4. How do I talk to my spouse about the death of our child? 
  5. How do I explain the death of our child to our other children? 
  6. How do we get through the holidays without our child? 
  7. Are there ways to memorialize our child at home? 
  8. Will I ever get over the death of my child? 
  9. What support is available to parents who have lost a child? 

More about David Kessler

David Kessler authored The Needs of the Dying and worked closely with world-renowned author and psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, who was the first to propose to the world the five stages of grief. Before her death in 2004, they also co-authored two internationally recognized books, On Grief and Grieving and Life Lessons, which have helped people understand death and the meaning of life. Mr. Kessler is currently the director of Palliative care for Citrus Valley Health Partners and Hospice and works with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, non-profit organizations and support groups across the nation.

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