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When someone chooses to voluntarily stop eating and drinking (VSED) to bring their life to a natural close, loved ones often ask: Why this path? What can we expect? How can we help?
This clear, compassionate guide offers practical answers and emotional support for those navigating this profound choice. Drawing from years of end-of-life work, Nancy Simmers walks readers through what VSED is, how it unfolds, and how to care for both the person choosing VSED and the wider circle of support.
Inside you’ll find insight into:
The stages of VSED-from consideration and planning, through the process of dehydration and decline
The roles of doulas, hospice, and the broader support team
How to support someone emotionally, physically, and spiritually
Ways to care for oneself, caregivers, family, and friends
Whether you’re a friend, family member, caregiver, or palliative care provider, this book offers grounded wisdom, gentle guidance, and room for reflection during one of life’s most tender thresholds.
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