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Title: Signs of Death and Ways to Help Your Loved Ones
Description: A class notes about the eleven signs of death as well as the care for the dying person.
Description: A class notes about the eleven signs of death as well as the care for the dying person.
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Signs of Death and Ways to Help Your Loved Ones
It is never easy to die
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Each survivor's healing process is also distinct
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It can also provide you with the opportunity to make decisions for
your comfort and relief
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As you approach
death, your body's metabolism slows
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How You Can Help
Allow them to sleep and assist them in finding suitable locations to relax
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Eating and Drinking Less
As you become older, your energy requirements drop
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People who are nearing the end of
their lives may not even be interested in some of their favorite dishes
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How You Can Help
Allow them to eat when they are hungry
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Soak a washcloth in lukewarm water and massage their lips with it
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Withdrawing From People
It's not unusual for individuals who are dying to gradually retreat from the things and people they care
about
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How You Can Help
Withdrawal does not imply that your loved one does not enjoy the company of those they care about
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Don't take it personally if they aren't
interested in meeting you
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Some people do not
want others to see their death, therefore they may isolate themselves in their final days
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Breathing changes become more noticeable, and heartbeats
become erratic and harder to detect
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Urine that is tan, brown, or rust-colored may be detected
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Changing Waste Functions
Bowel motions may become smaller and more irregular when your loved one consumes less food and
drinks fewer liquids
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They may not need to use the
toilet at all if they quit eating and drinking completely
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Changes in urine
color are also typical
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In some healthcare settings, such as a hospice facility, a catheter is used to remove urine from the
bladder
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This implies that
blood circulation in areas such as your hands, feet, and legs is significantly diminished
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The skin may also seem pallid
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How You Can Help
Even though your loved one's skin or limbs feel cool to you, he or she may not be cold
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Weakening Muscles
Muscles can become extremely weak in the final days before death
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How You Can Help
Make your loved one feel as at ease as possible
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If they need to flip or turn in
bed, gently assist them in moving until they find a comfortable position
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Breathing Troubles
This is a concerning symptom for many individuals who are sitting with a dying loved one
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How You Can Help
While laborious breathing may appear unpleasant or bothersome to you, your loved one is most likely
unaware of what is going on
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Increasing Confusion
During the dying process, the brain stays incredibly active
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If they don't know where they are or what's
going on, some people may get agitated and angry
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Assure your loved ones that you are there to care for them
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Even though they appear to be sleeping, their brain is continuously active
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It is not unusual for
a person to exhibit obvious indicators of discomfort
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How You Can Help
Most pain can be addressed, although patients may need to stay in a hospital or nursing care facility
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This drug can only be given in a hospital
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Also prevalent are hallucinations and images of other locations or persons
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Arguing over what is and isn't real
will only lead to confusion and frustration
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What to Expect in the Final Hours
A person's body gradually shuts down in their dying hours and minutes
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In these final moments, the only thing you can do is make them feel safe and loved
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Continue to communicate with your loved one
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Make them feel at ease by assuring them that they are surrounded by people who
care about them
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Final Signs of Death
When you use a heart rate monitor, you can observe when the heart quits pumping
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If you aren't, search for other indications of death
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Spend some time with the people around you
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When
you're ready, contact the funeral home you've chosen
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If your loved one is in a hospice facility or hospital, the professionals will take care of the last
arrangements
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Finding Support
It is never easy to lose a loved one
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Take your time in the days and weeks following the death of a loved one to notice, embrace,
and feel each emotion
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This might be friends and family, or it could be
professional support
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Religious
organizations, such as churches or synagogues, may also provide individual or group counseling
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Find a group
that makes you feel at ease and welcome
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Title: Signs of Death and Ways to Help Your Loved Ones
Description: A class notes about the eleven signs of death as well as the care for the dying person.
Description: A class notes about the eleven signs of death as well as the care for the dying person.