May I Walk You Home?: Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill - Paperback

by Joyce Hutchison (Author), Joyce Rupp (Author)

Reissued on its tenth anniversary, May I Walk You Home? remains an invaluable resource for professional caregivers and loved ones assisting someone on their final journey home. Accompanied by the experience and empathy of hospice educator Joyce Hutchison and the wisdom and inspiration of best-selling author Joyce Rupp, readers will discover the courage necessary to embrace the struggles and rewards of this final companionship.

Author Biography

Joyce Hutchison, RN, CRNH, currently serves as Palliative Care Coordinator and Hospice Educator for Iowa Health Hospice and Home Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical experience includes work as an oncology nurse, home care nurse, and residence team director of a hospice facility. A member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Oncology Nursing society, she is a frequent presenter of workshops on care of the dying and hospice care.

Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual midwife, international retreat leader, and conference speaker. She is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door, Fragments of Your Ancient Name, and Boundless Compassion. Fly While You Still Have Wings earned an award in the spirituality books category from the Catholic Press Association. Rupp is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community and the codirector of the Servite Center of Compassion's Boundless Compassion program. She lives in West Des Moines, Iowa.