11/13/2023 0 Comments My sweet broom seems to be dying![]() ![]() But do take guidance from medical staff and end of life carers.Ĭhange of language – The person may start to talk about ‘leaving’, ‘flying’, ‘going home’, ‘being taken home’, ‘being collected’, ‘going on holiday’ or using other journeying language. It’s important not to force food or drink onto someone who no longer wants it. ![]() They can begin to lose weight, sometimes quite rapidly. Nearer the end, they may be incapable of remaining alert and increasingly drift in and out of consciousness.Īppetite reduces – the body knows it no longer needs fuel to keep it going, and those who are dying often lose their desire to eat or drink. This can be distressing for relatives to witness, but it’s important to understand that physical exertion for someone approaching death is exhausting, and, for the moment, all their effort is being put into staying alive. Increased sleep – The person begins to sleep for long periods. Teeth can discolour or develop dark stains. Hair can also thin and the person may shrink in stature. The skin can become paper-thin and pale, with dark liver spots appearing on hands, feet and face. Physical changes – These changes are part of the dying process. Rather the dying person prefers to remain in a safe, quiet place, often in bed. Their external world begins to diminish – The draw of the world at large no longer appeals and even engaging with family matters no longer seems important. Special requests – Sometimes people may want to do something special such as visit a particular site, or be surrounded by their favourite flowers, or to hear certain music, or to have family photographs near, or to make contact again with someone who has been important in their lives. The dying may feel compelled to resolve unfinished business – End-of-life research studies show that the dying are often called by an almost organic process to confront and resolve unfinished issues from their past, particularly with estranged family members. There are certain signs when illness or old age has tipped into a preparation for death. ![]()
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