Someone you Love is Dying
Although
it is impossible to totally prepare for a death, a death may be made
easier if you know what to expect. This pamphlet may be helpful in
preparing you as family and/or caregiver to understand the final stage
of life. It is important to discuss your concerns and fears with those
around you, both your family and health care providers. These people
can help you make choices with or for your loved one and can inform you
about other services that are available to support you.
Death
is a natural process as the body begins shutting down. The following
physical and emotional signs of approaching death are described to help
you understand what can happen. Not all these signs and symptoms will
occur with every person nor will they occur in any particular sequence.
This section
is intended only as a guide. It is not intended to replace advice given
by a health care professional, such as a nurse, physician, clergy,
social worker, CCAC case manager or pharmacist.
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS OF APPROACHING DEATH
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