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Physical changes are likely to happen when you're dying. These happen to most people during the terminal (dying) phase, whatever condition or illness they have. This can last hours or days.
Some people have these symptoms for hours, days or even longer before they die. These changes are a normal and natural part of dying. They do not usually cause the person pain or distress. If you think the person is uncomfortable or you're worried, speak to their doctor, nurse or care home staff.
- Common Concerns
- Letting Go
- Physical Changes
- Emotional and Spiritual Changes
- How You Might Feel
Knowing that you or a loved one is close to dying can be very difficult. The information on this page is for your carers, relatives and friends. They often worry that they won't be able to cope or know what to do. It is very difficult to give exact details. But we can give you some general information about what might happen and what you can do to ...
Even if the physical body is ready to shut down, some dying people might resist death. They might still have issues they want to resolve or relationships they want to put right. It is important to understand these things. Let your loved one know that you’re there for them and will help them with any of these issues. Allow them to share any memories...
The body begins its natural process of slowing down all its functions. How long this takes varies from person to person. It might take hours or days. The dying person will feel weak and sleep a lot. When death is very near, you might notice some physical changes such as changes in breathing, loss of bladder and bowel control and unconsciousness. It...
Everyone will feel different emotions when they are dying. A lot depends on: 1. the type of person they are 2. their age 3. how much support they have 4. their religious and spiritual beliefs 5. the experiences they have had in life Someone dying in their 20s is likely to feel very differently from someone who is 80. And someone leaving behind youn...
You are likely to feel some very strong emotions when your relative or friend is dying. You might feel that you want to try and change what is happening. All you can do is give them a lot of support and comfort during this difficult time. You might need support and help yourself, when someone close to you is dying. It could help to speak to: 1. the...
Oct 8, 2024 · The dying process usually begins well before death takes place. Generally, there are end-of-life stages that follow a general timeline during the last 40 days or so. For some people, it may take weeks. In other cases, death approaches more quickly, in just a few hours or days.
- Angela Morrow, RN
In the last weeks before death, many people eat and drink less, feel more tired and can get symptoms like pain, nausea or breathlessness. On this page, we describe what symptoms people might have in their last weeks and what can help.
Aug 17, 2023 · 1. Pain. Thomas Odulate / Getty Images. Pain is a common symptom experienced near the end of life, although it can vary from person to person.
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