End of life – what to expect Dying is a unique experience for each person, coming in its own time and its own way. However, the process often follows a somewhat predictable path and there are a num

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Alzheimer's Association commissioned this literature review on end-of-life- care for nursing home residents with advanced dementia as part of its ongoing Campaign for Q

Families caring for a chronically ill loved one may eventually face very difficult decisions regarding medical treatment for the person in their care. The progression of many conditions -- Alzheimer's

For many seriously ill patients, hospice and palliative care offers a more dignified and comfortable alternative to spending your final months in the impersonal environment of a hospital. Palliative m

Because of the rapidly increasing number of older adults with chronic disabling conditions and because of advancements in lifesaving technologies, end-of-life care has become a significant component o

What to expect and how to respond to the natural dying process No one can predict the moment of death. But physicians and nurses involved in end-of-life care know that certain symptoms are usually

"The act of dying is also one of the acts of life." - Marcus Aurelius As your loved one is in the process of dying and it seems that there is so little anyone can do to help, the following pages m

The last stages of life can be very stressful for the dying person and those caring for him/her. You will observe changes that may be upsetting and unfamiliar. Learning about the dying process will he

Relatives describe the death experience Nothing prepares you for being present at the death of a loved one. The emotional enormity of the experience and its relative rarity give survivors little fr