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When a loved one nears the end of life, families often feel overwhelmed, vulnerable, and unsure of what to expect. Affectionately known as the "hospice butterfly book," Nature Gave Us Butterflies provides gentle guidance and compassionate clarity through this tender transition.
Inside, you will find:
- a two-part booklet designed to help where it's needed most: Part 1 addresses specific symptoms and issues so family members and EOL professionals can find the topic quickly; Part 2 is a chronological timeline to help anticipate what to expect during the dying process, with timelines meant to be a general guide.
- a metaphor-rich, chronological timeline of common physical, emotional, and spiritual changes their loved one experiences, framed through the caterpillar-to-butterfly journey
- clear explanations of common symptoms such as pain, decreased food and fluid intake, breathing changes, confusion, restlessness, elimination changes, and skin changes
- a gentle description of socialization changes/less activity, resolving concerns and fears, and the withdrawal process
- a primer on the common emotions felt by the caregiver, including anger, guilt, regret, depression, loneliness, and anticipatory grieving
- a table of contents to help EOL professionals find their teaching topic quickly
This booklet helps families anticipate what comes next, easing anxiety and reinforcing what hospice team members are teaching.
With its thoughtful design and metaphorical approach-rooted in universal nature imagery-this resource offers comforting clarity grounded in best practices for end-of-life care and education.
Format: Print booklet (also available in eBook format here)
Length: 28 pages
Design: Because the topics covered in end-of-life care are difficult to face for families, we put careful thought into designing a booklet that is aesthetically pleasing, gentle, and inviting to read.
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Give families the gift of peace and understanding during this emotional journey. Offer Nature Gave Us Butterflies as a trusted, time-tested, hospice staple that gently educates and supports the patient and family, even between visits.
