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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 COMMUNITY EVENTS Bookmobiles from the Montgomery County Library District will visit Water Tower Square, Horsham and North Wales Road, Montgomeryville, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Estate of George S. Snyder, Inc., Cowpath Road, Hatfield, 12:30 to 3:45 p.m.; and Hatfield Village Apartments, Maple Avenue, Hatfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville hosts story time at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for ages 4 and older. Free and open to the public. The library presents “Two of a Kind,” a toe-tapping sing-along program for children and families, at 6:30 p.m. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org .

Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville, holds volunteer story hour for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Stories, snacks and craft each week. To register, call 610-287-8360.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Children’s Department, 1001 Powell St., Norristown offers preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up and their caregivers, in the Children’s Department, second floor. Stories, songs, games. Information: www.mc-npl.org or 610-278-5100, ext. 205.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, presents Reading Dogs, from 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 7 to 12. Registration required. Read in 10-minute time slots. Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org .

William Jeanes Library, 2391 Harts Lane, Lafayette Hill, offers Mother Goose Story Time, 10:15 a.m. for babies and toddlers up to 30 months. Rhymes, stories, socializing and one-on-one reading parent with child. Pre-school story time is held at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to 5. Stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. All are free and no-pregistration is necessary. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org .

Ballroom dance with “Giovanni” Thursdays, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Blue Bell Academy of Dance and Music/BBAD Studio, 1524 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, behind Sherwin Williams. Latin and American ballroom and West Coast Swing.Lesson from 8:30 to 9:30 with open dance floor after lesson. Admission: $15. Information: 610-277-2557 or www.danceclassesandmusiclessons.com .

St. Adalbert Church Bazaar, held at 2645 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, is open to the public, today through Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. on parish grounds. Flea market, homemade Polish and American food, specialty baskets for chance, dancing, music and entertainment. Tonight, Polish American String Band. Held rain or shine.

Reflections of a Loving Partner: Caregiving at the End of Life ...

Journey. Andrew chose to become Gil’s caregiver. To prepare for what lay ahead, Andrew enrolled in hospice volunteer training, learning lessons to guide him through the med

Reflections of a Loving Partner: Caregiving at the End of Life

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As the population ages and the health care system focuses on cost-containment, family caregivers have become the frontline providers of most long-term and chronic care. Patient care at home falls mainly on untrained and unprepared family members, who struggle to adjust to the new roles, responsibilities, and expenses. Because the culture of family caregivers—their values, priorities, and relationships to the patient—often differs markedly from that of professionals, the result can be conflic

The Cultures of Caregiving: Conflict and Common Ground among Families, Health Professionals, and Policy Makers

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A unique and extraordinary book for family members, caregivers or anyone assisting the terminally ill, and in fact, a book best read well in advance of need. I plan to make sure my husband, children and siblings all read Reflections of a Loving Partner: Caregiving at the End of Life as soon as possible.

Make the journey into the Valley of Death accompanied by a masterful guide who has been there and back at the side of his dying partner. Andrew Martin teaches us how to understand, listen to and support the dying by graciously opening his life story to our scrutiny, sharing his learning process as a hospice volunteer and intimate details of his evolution as a loving caregiver following his partner’s terminal diagnosis. Written in accessible language, for individuals searching for ways to be of assistance to family and friends who have been diagnosed with terminal illness, also ideal for those who want to serve as hospice volunteers.

I read this book while taking care of my sister, who was at home, dying of cancer. This was my second experience with family end-of-life caretaking and hospice, but each was unique. In reading “Reflections of a Loving Partner” while enduring my sister’s passing, my emotions and practical needs during this time were both supported. The lessons of the book are applicable to many situations. I particularly like the way Andrew and Gil’s story is juxtaposed with Andrew’s hospice training. I gave my original copy of the book to one of the hospice care nurses, and bought a second copy which I intend to donate to my local library — a true testimony to the value and thoughtfulness of this book!

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