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Lisa Twigg

The Gift of a Good Death

Our palliative dementia story

Lisa Twigg

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English
Lisa Twigg
14 November 2024
Age groups: the elderly; Care of the elderly; Terminal care nursing; Coping with death & bereavement
How prepared are you for your own death?

Do your loved ones know your wishes? Do you know theirs?

What might a 'good death' look like for you?
After learning that her beloved father Bob's death was rapidly approaching, Lisa Twigg knew what she had to do: give him the best death possible. The family took the unconventional step of taking Bob out of care and, in late 2023, he died from dementia at home. It was one of the most moving things that has happened to Lisa.

It is estimated that 421,000 Australians are currently living with dementia. In her first book 80 Years Without Dementia, Lisa advocated for greater compassion and awareness about dementia. Part journal and part how-to guide, The Gift of a Good Death picks up where the first book left off and describes the process of watching Bob move along in his end-of-life journey and what that meant for the family. And, by explaining the processes that allowed this to happen, Lisa provides a blueprint for all families to start and record conversations about death and dying, rather than shying away from them.

Lisa is a true advocate for the dying and their families. The Gift of a Good Death is a must-read for anyone with ageing family members or those living with a chronic illness. Blending emotional resilience with practical planning, it helps families find peace in moments of stress and grief.
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Imprint:   Lisa Twigg
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   172g
ISBN:   9781763661806
ISBN 10:   1763661806
Pages:   120
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Lisa Twigg is an independent social worker. During her career, Lisa has worked in both inpatient and community mental health settings, sexual assault crisis services, child protection, foster care and emergency medicine. Along the way, she has taken time away from her career to have children, home educate and undertake home-based support work for NDIS-funded clients. However, Lisa's motivation to share the story of her dad's 'good death' stems purely from her role as a 'daughter'. Having made the unconventional decision to take their dad Bob out of residential care and bring him home to die, Lisa and her family are keen to inspire others by talking about, and promoting, choice at the end of life. Lisa lives in Greater Brisbane with her husband, two children and their pet Jack Russell. Lisa's mum, Helen, lives in a granny flat under their family home.

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