The End-of-Life Handbook by Ira Byock

Author:Ira Byock
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781608824984
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Dying In Character

It’s a common phrase among health care professionals: People die as they live. Although families often expect their loved ones to change dramatically or “see the light” as the end approaches, dying people rarely experience a change of personality or temperament. Quite the contrary: traits and idiosyncrasies frequently become more pronounced. The dying process seems to bring out who we are, for better or worse. Henry always derived strength and joy from those around him. This was no less true as he faced the final days and hours of life.

There are as many unique ways to face death as there are ways to live life. Your loved one may not cope with the situation the same way that you would. He or she may find personal peace and face the illness with grace—or not. Whether your loved one’s final chapter is filled with calm or relative chaos, you should know that at the very end—the final hours or days—even the most disorganized and emotionally unhinged situations tend to settle down. Most deaths ultimately are peaceful. In this chapter, we’ll discuss what you can expect as death draws near.

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