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There are certain signs when illness or old age has tipped into a preparation for death. The dying may feel… Read more

It is impossible to predict when the moment death will actually happen. People can hover between life and death for… Read more

Some statistics Around 500,000 people die in England each year. Two-thirds are aged 75 and over. 18% Home, 58% Hospital,… Read more

It is important for you to be able to say your goodbyes to your dying friend. Even so, for some… Read more

Medical terminology and medical roles that can be confusing, so I hope this will help: Palliative care: providing care to help… Read more

It’s okay to be afraid of facing the death of your relative or friend. But the gift of being prepared… Read more

The difference between genuine end-of-life experiences and drug-induced hallucinations is clear to nursing staff and to patients. People who have… Read more

An Advance Directive (living will) stipulates, for example, whether you want to be resuscitated or should you become seriously ill, what… Read more

Accompanying someone to the point of death is a remarkable experience.  Nonetheless, you may find the anticipation emotionally and mentally… Read more

Of course, the dying need appropriate physical pain control. But they also have what might be termed soul needs—to feel… Read more

Dying at home is a different experience to that of medical institutions. You are more in control of what is happening… Read more

It’s not easy to know how to open up conversations with someone who is dying There is often awkwardness, embarrassment… Read more

Many people are now making an Advance Directive which stipulates what kind of end of life care they would like to receive if… Read more

It’s a sad fact these days that most people in the West learn about death second hand – usually from… Read more

End-of-life Experience Articles: Fenwick, P., & Brayne, S.End-of-life Experiences: Reaching out for compassion, communication and connection. Meaning of Deathbed Visions and… Read more