Feeling of approaching death. Harbingers of imminent death

What to expect and how to respond to the process of natural death.

No one can predict the moment of death. But doctors and nurses who care for the dying know certain symptoms of a dying body. These signs of approaching death are inherent in the process of natural dying (as opposed to symptoms of certain diseases that a person may suffer from).

Not all symptoms of dying occur in every person, but most people experience some combination of the following symptoms in their final days or hours:

1. Loss of appetite

Energy needs are reduced. The person may resist or refuse to eat or drink at all, or only take small amounts of soft food (such as warm porridge). The first ones will probably refuse meat that is difficult to chew. Even your favorite foods are consumed in small quantities.

Just before death, a dying person may be physically unable to swallow.

Reaction: don't push it; Follow the person's wishes even though you may be concerned about losing interest in food. Offer ice chips periodically ( so in the text - ice chips - I don’t know what they are, translator’s note,perevodika.ru), a popsicle, or a sip of water. Use a damp, warm tissue to wipe around your mouth and apply lip balm to keep your lips moist and flexible.

2. Excessive fatigue and sleep

A person may begin to sleep most of the day and night as metabolism slows and decreased food and water intake contributes to dehydration. It becomes difficult to awaken him or her from sleep. Fatigue increases so much that understanding and perception of the surrounding environment begins to blur.

Reaction: let him sleep, do not wake or push the sleeping person. Assume that everything you say can be heard, as hearing is said to persist even when the person is unconscious, comatose, or otherwise unresponsive.

3. Increasing physical weakness

Decreased diet and lack of energy lead to a lack of physical strength to perform even such actions as lifting the head or moving on the bed. The person may have difficulty even taking a sip of water through a straw.

Response: Focus on making the person comfortable.

4. Brain confusion or disorientation

All organs, including the brain, begin to gradually fail. Higher order consciousness tends to change. "Only in rare cases do people remain fully conscious when they die," says palliative care physician Ira Biok, author of Dying Well.

The person may not know or understand where he or she is, or who else is in the room, talking to or responding to people who are not in the room (see "Passing Away: What to Expect When Witnessing a Loved One"s Death" - "Death: what to expect when present at death" loved one"), may say seemingly meaningless things, may mix up the tenses, or may become restless and pick at the bed linen.

Response: Remain calm and comforting. Speak to the person softly, and identify yourself as you approach.

5. Difficulty breathing

Inhalation and exhalation become intermittent, irregular, and difficult. You can hear the specific “Cheyne-Stokes breathing”: a loud, deep inhalation, then a pause without breathing (apnea) lasting from five seconds to a minute, then a loud, deep exhalation and the cycle slowly repeats.

Sometimes the excessive secretions cause loud sounds in the throat when you inhale and exhale, what some people call the "death rattle."

Reaction: Stopping breathing or loud wheezing may alarm those present, but the dying person is not aware of this altered breathing; Focus on complete comfort. Positions that can help: head or upper body, well supported, slightly raised on a pillow, or head or body lying down, tilted slightly to one side. Wipe your mouth with a damp cloth and moisturize your lips with lip balm or Vaseline.

If there is a lot of mucus, allow it to drain naturally from the mouth, as its selection may increase salivation. A humidifier in the room may help. Some people are given oxygen for comfort. Be calm, indicate your presence by stroking your hand or speaking soft words.

6. Withdrawal

As the body fails, the dying person may gradually lose interest in their surroundings. He or she may start mumbling unintelligibly or stop talking, stop answering questions, or simply turn away.

Sometimes, a few days before withdrawing for the last time, a dying person may startle his loved ones with a sudden outburst of anxious attention. This may last less than an hour or a whole day.

Response: Know that this is a natural part of the dying process and not a reflection of your relationship. Show your physical presence by touching the dying person and, if you feel the need, the need, then continue to talk without demanding an answer. if it feels appropriate, without asking for anything back. Cherish these moments of anxious attention if and when they happen, because they are almost always fleeting.

7. Changes in urination

A small entry (as the person loses interest in eating and drinking) means a small exit. Low blood pressure, part of the death process (and therefore not treated in this case like other symptoms), also contributes to kidney failure. Concentrated urine is brownish, reddish, or tea-colored.

In the later stages of dying, loss of bladder and bowel control may occur.

Response: Hospice providers sometimes decide that a catheter is needed, although not in the final hours of life. Kidney failure can increase the presence of toxins in the blood and contribute to a peaceful coma before death. Add a mattress pad, lay down new linen.

8. Swelling of the legs and ankles

Because the kidneys are unable to remove fluid, it can accumulate in parts of the body away from the heart - especially the legs and ankles. These areas, and sometimes also the hands and face, may become swollen and swollen.

Response: When the tumor appears directly related to the death process, usually no special treatment (eg diuretics) is used. (A tumor is the result of a natural death process, not its cause.)

9. Cooling hands and feet

Hours or minutes before death, circulation to the periphery of the body stops to help vital organs and therefore the extremities (arms, legs, fingers and toes) become cold. The nail beds may also appear pale or bluish.

Response: A warm blanket will help keep a person warm until he or she drifts off. The person may complain of heavy legs, so leave them uncovered.

10. Spotted Veins

One of the earliest signs of approaching death is that the skin, which was uniformly pale or ashen, develops many purplish/reddish/bluish spots. This is the result of reduced blood circulation. The first spots may appear on the soles of the feet.

Reaction: No special steps need to be taken.

Note: For different people, these general signs of impending death may appear in different sequences and in different combinations. If a person is on life support (respirator, feeding tube), the dying process may be different. The signs of death listed here describe the process of natural death.

The closer death is, the more people sleeping It is also noted that it becomes more and more difficult to wake up each time. The time spent awake is becoming shorter and shorter each time. The dying person feels more and more tired every day. This condition can lead to complete incapacity. The person may fall into a coma and will then require full care. Here medical personnel, relatives or a nurse come to the rescue.

psychological symptoms of approaching death

Psychological symptoms can occur both due to changes in the functioning of certain systems and organs in the body, and as a result of fear of approaching death. Before death, vision and hearing deteriorate, and various hallucinations begin. A person may not recognize his loved ones, may not hear them, or, on the contrary, may see and hear something that is not really there.

In a gradually fading person, energy needs decrease more and more over time, the person begins to refuse food and drink, or take only small amounts of neutral simple food (for example, porridge). Coarser foods are usually abandoned first. Even once-favorite dishes do not bring the same pleasure. Just before death, some people are simply unable to swallow food.

The dying person can spend most of the day sleeping, since the metabolism fades, and the reduced needs for water and food contribute to dehydration; the dying person wakes up more difficult; weakness reaches such a degree that the person perceives everything around him completely passively.

A decreasing metabolism produces less and less less energy, there is so little of it left that it becomes very difficult for the dying person not only to turn over in bed, but even to turn his head; even taking a sip of liquid through a straw can cause great difficulties for the patient.

The functional failure of many organs increases, not bypassing the brain, consciousness begins to change, usually, at one speed or another, its depression sets in, the dying person may cease to be aware of where he or she is, who surrounds him, may speak or respond less readily, may communicate with people who are not or cannot be in the room, may speak nonsense, confuse the time, day, year, may lie motionless on the bed, or may become restless and fidget with the bed linen.

Respiratory movements become erratic, jerky, a person may experience difficulty breathing, so-called pathological types of breathing may be observed, for example, Cheyne-Stokes breathing - a period of increasing loud respiratory movements followed by decreasing depth, after which a pause (apnea) occurs, lasting from five seconds to minutes, followed by another period of deep, loud, increasing breathing movements. Sometimes excess fluid in respiratory tract creates loud bubbling sounds during breathing movements, which are sometimes called the “death rattle”.

As irreversible changes gradually increase in the body, the dying person gradually begins to lose interest in the people around him, the dying person may stop communicating completely, mutter nonsense, stop answering questions, or simply turn away.

A few days before completely plunging into oblivion, the dying person may surprise his relatives with an unusual surge of mental activity, again begin to recognize those present, communicate with them, respond to speech addressed to him; this period can last less than an hour, and sometimes even a day .

The dying person's need for food and fluids decreases; a decrease in blood pressure is part of the dying process (which, due to the latter, does not require constant correction until normal level, like some other symptoms), urine becomes small, it becomes concentrated - deep brownish, reddish color, or tea color.

Control over natural functions may subsequently be completely lost during the dying process.

Progressive renal failure leads to the accumulation of fluid in the body, it usually accumulates in tissues located away from the heart, that is, usually in the fatty tissue of the hands and, especially, feet, this gives them a somewhat puffy, swollen appearance.

In the hours to minutes before death, peripheral blood vessels narrow in an attempt to maintain blood circulation in vital organs - the heart and brain, with a progressive decrease in blood pressure. With spasm of peripheral blood vessels, the extremities (fingers and toes, as well as the hands and feet themselves) become noticeably colder, and the nail beds become pale or bluish.

On the skin, which was previously uniformly pale, clearly visible variegation and spots of a purple, reddish, or bluish tint appear - one of the final signs near death- the result of circulatory disorders in the microvasculature (venules, arterioles, capillaries), often such spotting is first found on the feet.

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Comments

I remembered how my mother and father died, everything fits together.

I’m really not a professional, but I have one observation of my own.

Even before all the symptoms described, on the side of a person’s neck from the back, two veins suddenly begin to protrude, between the head and shoulders or the back, I don’t know which is correct according to you.

From that moment on, he (death) definitely had his eye on the person.

But the symptom has been seen more than once.

The old man lives for himself and his neck is smooth and even from the back.

Then “suddenly” the veins or tendons or muscles suddenly begin to protrude, as if ropes or belts under the skin. And between them there is a failure.

How old people behave before death

Death is the irreversible cessation of all body functions, the end of human development. In the old days, people knew more about the practical side of death, since those who died were often looked after by relatives at home. Considerable attention was paid. Preparing the body for burial and the rituals that precede it. Modern civilization distances the living from the natural process of dying and mortality.

Each person's perception of the approach of death is individual. Taking this into account, psychologists argue that people’s adaptation to death goes through the following stages:

1) denial. A person refuses to acknowledge the possibility of his death, seeks reassuring opinions and diagnoses;

2) anger. The awareness of the inevitability of death and the associated destruction of plans causes a state of frustration in a person - the experience of failure. As a result, she is overcome by resentment, anger, and envy of others;

3) trading in the hope of extending his life, a person makes various promises (quit drinking alcohol or smoking, deepening his faith in God, etc.);

4) depression. Evidence. IT is loss of interest in life, despair, hopelessness. The inevitability of death and separation from family and friends cause a person to experience grief;

5) acceptance. A person decides to come to terms with her fate and the inevitability of death, peace is established in her soul, and she lives peacefully last days

In developed countries, death denial is common among both the dying and their loved ones. Denial is a unique mechanism for coping with stress and psychological defense, the use of which can prevent you from actively dealing with life’s difficulties. It is quite natural that people are afraid of death. However, those who have lived to old age are frightened not by death itself, but by the prospect of a long, painful, unbearable, difficult death.

The awareness of approaching death prompts an elderly person to reconstruct the past in his memory, think again and relive joyful moments and losses. A review of your own past at the end of life helps you decide internally. Trishna conflicts, rethink your own life, evaluate your capabilities, understand yourself, find out true values and significant achievements in life.

have recently become relevant ethical issues dying and death. The question of the human right to death, to autoeuthanasia- shortening oneself due to unbearable suffering from illness or euthanasia - the actions of a doctor ending the lives of hopelessly ill people. This problem does not find a clear medical, moral, spiritual, and legal solution in society. Traditional medicine tries to support the life of terminally ill patients with the help of special equipment, while ignoring the person’s needs for autonomy and union, identification of feelings and familiar surroundings, maintaining control over life and awareness of the condition own health'I.

Creation optimal conditions for a dying person provides for the provision of psychological and social assistance. There is an opinion that every person has the right to die without artificially prolonging his life

The idea of a hospice (an institution that provides comprehensive assistance terminally ill people and their families) involves treating death as a normal and natural stage of life, the approach of which must be accepted with dignity. Death is as natural as birth.

The first hospice was organized in. England 1967. The purpose of its creation was to help terminally ill pigs * ents live their last days independently, painlessly overcome all suffering (physical, moral, social and spiritual). Hospice workers support the dying patient's relatives and their relationship with him. Specific assistance includes regular check-ups with a doctor, different kinds therapy, nursing services, psychological services, legal and financial consultations, clergy services, house cleaning, food, etc. All this makes the last days of a person easier, helps him face mortality with dignity.

Death is not just the end of life. It is closely related to birth and the life cycle. For example, Chinese culture has a tradition according to which, in the event of the death of a grandfather or grandmother, grandchildren of pregnant age start a family and give birth to children. There is also a tradition of naming children after loved ones who have passed away. The new birth means renewal and connection between generations. And birth and death form an endless chain of life for a family, clan, nation, humanity.

Features of interaction with old people

Based on worldview, life activity, assessment of the life realities of other people, and self-esteem, a person in old age may show signs that will give grounds to classify him as one of the following types:

1) forever young old people. They are characterized by an undying interest in life, a lack of selfishness, the ability to bring light to the soul, and give joy to others. In communicating with them, you must try to be worthy of them, constantly learn from them the highest wisdom and spirituality;

2) unbearable, heavy old people. Their behavior is dominated by intolerance, anger, and a sense of revenge. When interacting with them, it is better not to resonate, not to get involved in conflicts, showdowns, excuses, but to learn to build a defense against their pettiness and hysterical social activity;

3) ordinary old people. They take their age for granted, experiencing weakness and illness in different ways, trying not to create problems for others. Complicity and friendly communication with them gives them optimism.

When interacting with older people, psychologists recommend:

Overcome irritation due to the slow pace of their life, “old-fashioned” habits, thinking, ideological differences;

Don’t “fight” them, but forgive, forget their claims, don’t try to convince, but focus on fulfilling your duty to them, caring for them;

Constantly express love (touches, kisses, kind words, gifts);

Show respect, a respectful attitude (be polite, do not allow derogatory statements, ask their opinion and ask for advice, do not turn it into a game or formality, but take into account the area of ability and their competence)

Take care of organizing their lives, establishing a rational and convenient daily routine. Support their initiative, activity, encourage self-service;

Create a friendly atmosphere and maintain an optimistic style of communication in the family; share good news, avoid excessive dramatization of events in problematic situations. Unacceptable arrival. Ovan motive - “How long does he (she) have left, what does she (he) need?” fuck?

Be attentive, which eliminates the feeling of suspicion, exclusion from family life; talk to them (“little news” creates a feeling of active life in the old ones), listen to them;

Show calm and patience, accept the person in his new capacity: actively agree with some “orders”, thank them for smart advice, divert attention from some problems, and solve the rest without comments, discussions or excuses: do not take responsibility for their lives, but always be there to help and insure the fuck;

Make sure that an elderly person’s life includes hobbies, healthy entertainment, favorite activities, and new experiences. Actively engaging in intellectual work causes mental clarity and slows down the aging process;

Do not indulge in ugly actions, ugly feelings, capriciousness, hysteria. However, punishing the elderly is also unacceptable. Regular praise is appropriate and helpful;

Help in resolving ideological issues, finding peace of mind, accepting the inevitability of death, drawing up a will for the young, attending church, reading philosophical literature, etc.

Acting from a position of love and gratitude, children should not place their elderly parents in the care of other people or in special institutions. Caring for older people strengthens the moral and spiritual health of children and society.

Light at the end of the tunnel or how to tell if an elderly person is approaching death?

As sad as it may be, any human life sooner or later comes to an end. And even the latest developments by scientists in this matter are unlikely to be able to invent an elixir of immortality in the near future. Therefore, each of us at least once wondered how exactly death would find him and what it would feel like.

To date, many studies have been carried out that can shed light on some issues, but not all, since the process of passing away occurs in different ways, someone passes away due to old age, and someone leaves this world due to... for a serious illness. However, it should be noted that the symptoms of approaching death, as a rule, are similar and relate to changes in emotional and physical condition person

Let's look at some of them:

a person has constant drowsiness and weakness throughout the body, the time of a cheerful state approaches zero, a decline in energy occurs;
the breathing frequency changes, namely, rapid breathing changes to weakened;
there is a change in visual and auditory perception, hallucinations may occur;
loss of appetite, excretory organs functioning with disturbances: urine color becomes close to brown or red, stool is irregular with frequent delays;
temperature varies from very high to below normal;
an apathetic state and an indifferent reaction to everything around arises.

Signs of imminent death and how to ease the suffering of the dying

The cause of impending death depends on the disease that the sick person suffers. At this stage, relatives should find out from the doctor the further picture of the course of the disease and clarify everything possible consequences to be prepared for anything.

You should also clarify about possible methods relief severe symptoms in the last days of a dying person. The more information you have, the better prepared you will be for such a sad moment.

As the last hour approaches, a person, as a rule, is in a state of constant drowsiness, and each time it becomes more and more difficult for him to wake up, the times of wakefulness become shorter and shorter.
The person falls into a coma; stops responding to everything that surrounds him; is in a state of deep sleep. In this situation, when a dying patient is bedridden, he needs constant care, since he cannot independently monitor his physiological needs. Help from loved ones is also required to turn over or eat, etc. The onset of death gives a feeling of powerlessness, even if the person is in a conscious state, he needs regular support when going to the toilet, washing and moving around the house. The best solution in this case would be a wheelchair, which will ease the lot of both the patient and the people caring for him. Walkers can also be an alternative to a stroller.
In the respiratory system, there is a phenomenon called the death rattle, which occurs due to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which, due to the weakness of the body, is not able to come out. Here, the doctor may prescribe medications that can ease this process or prescribe oxygen therapy to relieve shortness of breath. Recumbent man You need to turn it on its side from time to time so as not to interfere with the release of secretions.
Quite often, before the last hour, vision becomes worse, and hallucinations of a visual and auditory nature may occur. It is very important here to agree with what the dying person says and agree with his visions.
Often before death, a person experiences a loss of appetite, and the amount of water consumed also becomes less than before. This happens due to a decrease in metabolism and general weakness body. If the dying person is active and can make swallowing movements, then he must continue to be fed and watered. If swallowing is difficult, portions of food and liquid should be small, and lips should be wiped with a damp, soft cloth.
There may be a disruption in the functioning of the kidneys, as a result of which there is a change in the color of urine and a decrease in its quantity.
Also, as a sign of impending death, the part of the brain responsible for the distribution of body temperature may die. Therefore, the temperature of a dying person can either rise or fall, and then his limbs become cold, his skin becomes pale with a scattering of spots. Here, you can alleviate a person’s condition by wiping with a napkin soaked in a warm solution with Aspirin or Ibuprofen.
The dying person becomes vulnerable emotionally and mentally. First, this is a loss of interest in the events happening around, then a reluctance to maintain contact with people, with the exception of the closest ones, and then a sharp excessive overexcitement, manifested in the desire to go somewhere urgently.
Often before death, even the smallest events of the past are remembered, while the dying person does not remember what happened an hour ago.

Be that as it may, the main task of loved ones is to be close to the dying person, communicate openly with him and forgive each other in order to allow him to go into another world with a calm soul.

Bedridden patient: signs before death. Changes with a person before death

If there is a bedridden patient in the house who is in in serious condition, it won’t hurt the relatives to know the signs of approaching death in order to be well prepared. The process of dying can occur not only physically, but also mentally. Considering the fact that each person is individual, each patient will have its own characteristics, but there are still some general symptoms, which will indicate the imminent end of a person’s life path.

How can a person feel as death approaches?

We are not talking about the person for whom death is sudden, but about patients who for a long time are sick and bedridden. As a rule, such patients can experience mental anguish for a long time, because being in their right mind a person understands perfectly well what he has to endure. A dying person constantly feels all the changes that occur in his body. And all this ultimately contributes permanent shift mood, as well as loss of mental balance.

Most bedridden patients withdraw into themselves. They begin to sleep a lot, but remain indifferent to everything that happens around them. There are also frequent cases when, just before death, patients’ health suddenly improves, but after a while the body becomes even weaker, followed by the failure of all vital functions. important functions body.

Signs of imminent death

Anticipate exact time leaving for another world is impossible, but paying attention to the signs of approaching death is quite possible. Let's look at the main symptoms that may indicate imminent death:

The patient loses his energy, sleeps a lot, and the periods of wakefulness become less and less each time. Sometimes a person can sleep for a whole day and stay awake for only a couple of hours.
Breathing changes, the patient may breathe either too quickly or too slowly. In some cases, it may even seem that the person has completely stopped breathing for a while.
He loses his hearing and vision, and sometimes hallucinations may occur. During such periods, the patient may hear or see something that is not really happening. You can often see him talking to people who have long been dead.
A bedridden patient loses his appetite, and he not only stops using protein food, but also refuses to drink. To somehow allow moisture to seep into his mouth, you can dip a special sponge in water and moisten your dry lips with it.
The color of urine changes, it becomes dark brown or even dark red in color, while its smell becomes very pungent and toxic.
Body temperature often changes, it can be high, and then drop sharply.
An elderly bedridden patient may become lost in time.

Of course, it is impossible to extinguish the pain of loved ones from the imminent loss of their loved one, but it is still possible to prepare and prepare yourself psychologically.

What does drowsiness and weakness in a bedridden patient indicate?

When death approaches, a bedridden patient begins to sleep a lot, and the point is not that he feels very tired, but that it is simply difficult for such a person to wake up. The patient is often in deep sleep, so his reaction is inhibited. This condition is close to coma. The manifestation of excessive weakness and drowsiness slows down naturally and some physiological abilities of a person, so in order to roll over from one side to the other or go to the toilet, he will need help.

What changes occur in respiratory function?

Relatives who care for the patient may notice how his rapid breathing will sometimes give way to breathlessness. And over time, the patient’s breathing may become moist and stagnant, causing wheezing to be heard when inhaling or exhaling. It occurs because fluid collects in the lungs, which is no longer removed naturally by coughing.

Sometimes the patient is helped by being turned from one side to the other, then the liquid can come out of the mouth. Some patients are prescribed oxygen therapy to relieve suffering, but it does not prolong life.

How do vision and hearing change?

Minute clouding of consciousness in severely ill patients can be directly related to changes in vision and hearing. This often happens in their last weeks life, for example, they stop seeing and hearing well, or, on the contrary, they hear things that no one else can hear.

The most common are visual hallucinations just before death, when a person thinks that someone is calling him or he sees someone. In this case, doctors recommend agreeing with the dying person in order to at least somehow cheer him up; you should not deny what the patient sees or hears, otherwise it can greatly upset him.

How does your appetite change?

U bedridden patient before death, the metabolic process may be reduced, it is for this reason that he stops wanting to eat and drink.

Naturally, to support the body, the patient should still be given at least some nutritious food, so it is recommended to feed the person in small portions until he is able to swallow. And when this ability is lost, then it is no longer possible to do without IVs.

What changes occur in the bladder and intestines before death?

Signs of imminent death of a patient are directly related to changes in the functioning of the kidneys and intestines. The kidneys stop producing urine, so it becomes dark brown in color, because the filtration process is disrupted. Small amounts of urine may contain great amount toxins that have a detrimental effect on the entire body.

Such changes may lead to complete refusal in the functioning of the kidneys, the person falls into a coma and dies after a while. Due to the fact that appetite decreases, changes occur in the intestines themselves. The stool becomes hard, causing constipation. The patient needs to alleviate the condition, so relatives who care for him are recommended to give the patient an enema every three days or make sure that he takes a laxative on time.

How does body temperature change?

If there is a bedridden patient in the house, the signs before death can be very diverse. Relatives may notice that a person’s body temperature is constantly changing. This is due to the fact that the part of the brain that is responsible for thermoregulation may not function well.

At some point, body temperature can rise to 39 degrees, but after half an hour it can drop significantly. Naturally, in this case, it will be necessary to give the patient antipyretic drugs, most often Ibuprofen or Aspirin are used. If the patient does not have the function of swallowing, then antipyretic suppositories can be given or an injection can be given.

Just before death, the temperature immediately drops, the arms and legs become cold, and the skin in these areas becomes covered with red spots.

Why does a person’s mood often change before death?

A dying person, without realizing it, is gradually preparing himself for death. He has enough time to analyze his entire life and draw conclusions about what was done right or wrong. It seems to the patient that everything he says is misinterpreted by his family and friends, so he begins to withdraw into himself and stops communicating with others.

In many cases, clouding of consciousness occurs, so a person can remember everything that happened to him a long time ago in the smallest details, but he will no longer remember what happened an hour ago. It can be scary when this condition reaches the point of psychosis, in which case it is necessary to consult a doctor who can prescribe sedatives to the patient.

How can I help a dying person relieve physical pain?

A bedridden patient after a stroke or a person who has become incapacitated due to another illness may experience severe pain. To somehow alleviate his suffering, it is necessary to use painkillers.

A pain reliever may be prescribed by your doctor. And if the patient does not have any problems with swallowing, then the drugs can be in the form of tablets, but in other cases injections will have to be used.

If a person serious illness, which is accompanied by severe pain, then it will be necessary to use drugs that are available only by prescription, for example, these could be Fentanyl, Codeine or Morphine.

Today, there are many drugs that will be effective for pain, some of them are produced in the form of drops that are dripped under the tongue, and sometimes even a patch can provide significant help to the patient. There is a category of people who are very careful about painkillers, citing the fact that addiction may occur. To avoid addiction, as soon as a person begins to feel better, you can stop taking the drug for a while.

Emotional stress experienced by the dying person

Changes with a person before death concern not only his physical health, but also affect him psychological condition. If a person experiences a little stress, then this is normal, but if the stress lasts for a long time, then most likely it is deep depression which a person experiences before death. The fact is that everyone can have their own emotional experiences and will show their own signs before death.

A bedridden patient will experience not only physical pain, but also mental pain, which will have an extremely negative impact on his general condition and will bring the moment of death closer.

But even if a person fatal disease, relatives should try to cure their loved one’s depression. In this case, the doctor may prescribe antidepressants or consultations with a psychologist. This is a natural process when a person becomes despondent, knowing that he has very little time left to live in the world, so relatives should do their best to distract the patient from sad thoughts.

Additional symptoms before death

It should be noted that there are different signs before death. A bedridden patient may experience symptoms that are not detected in others. For example, some patients often complain of constant nausea and urge to vomit, although their illness is in no way related to gastrointestinal tract. This process is easily explained by the fact that due to illness, the body becomes weaker and cannot cope with the digestion of food, which can cause certain problems with the functioning of the stomach.

In this case, relatives will need to seek help from a doctor who can prescribe medications to alleviate this condition. For example, for persistent constipation, a laxative can be used, but for nausea, others are prescribed. effective drugs, which will dull this unpleasant feeling.

Naturally, not a single such drug can save a life or prolong it indefinitely, but it is still possible to alleviate the suffering of a loved one, so it would be wrong not to take advantage of this chance.

How to care for a dying relative?

Today there are special means for caring for bedridden patients. With their help, the person caring for the patient makes his work much easier. But the fact is that a dying person requires not only physical care, but also a lot of attention - he needs constant conversations in order to be distracted from his sad thoughts, and only family and friends can provide emotional conversations.

A sick person must be absolutely calm, and unnecessary stress will only bring the minutes of his death closer. To alleviate the suffering of a relative, you need to seek help from qualified doctors who can write everything necessary medications, helping to overcome many unpleasant symptoms.

All the signs listed above are general, and it should be remembered that each person is individual, and therefore so is the body. different situations may behave differently. And if there is a bedridden patient in the house, his signs before death may turn out to be completely unexpected for you, since everything depends on the disease and on the individuality of the organism.

Signs that a person is approaching death

If you are dying or caring for someone who is dying, you may have questions about what the dying process will be like physically and emotionally. The following information will help you answer some questions.

Signs of approaching death

The process of dying is as diverse (individual) as the process of birth. It is impossible to predict the exact time of death and how exactly a person will die. But people facing death experience many of the same symptoms, regardless of the type of illness.

As death approaches, a person may experience some physical and emotional changes, such as:

A dying person may experience other symptoms depending on the disease. Talk to your doctor about what you can expect. You can also contact the program for helping the hopelessly ill, where all your questions regarding the dying process will be answered. The more you and your loved ones know, the more prepared you will be for this moment.

As death approaches, a person sleeps more and it becomes more and more difficult to wake up. Periods of wakefulness are becoming shorter and shorter.

As death approaches, your caregivers will notice that you are unresponsive and that you are in very deep sleep. This condition is called coma. If you are in a coma, you will be tied to your bed and all your physiological needs(bathing, turning, feeding and urinating) will need to be supervised by someone else.

General weakness is a very common occurrence as death approaches. It is normal for a person to need assistance with walking, bathing, and going to the toilet. Over time, you may need help turning over in bed. Medical equipment such as wheelchairs, a walker or a hospital bed can be of great help during this period. This equipment can be rented from a hospital or care center for the terminally ill.

As death approaches, periods rapid breathing may be followed by periods of breathlessness.

Your breath may become wet and congested. This is called the "death rattle." Changes in breathing usually happen when you are weak and normal discharge your airways and lungs cannot escape.

Although noisy breathing may be a signal to your family, you probably won't feel any pain or notice any congestion. Since the fluid is deep in the lungs, it is difficult to remove it. Your doctor may prescribe oral tablets (atropine) or patches (scopolamine) to relieve congestion.

Your loved ones may turn you on your other side to help the discharge come out of your mouth. They can also wipe this discharge with a damp cloth or special tampons (you can ask for it at a help center for the hopelessly ill or buy it at pharmacies).

Your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy to relieve your shortness of breath. Oxygen therapy will make you feel better, but will not prolong your life.

Deterioration of vision is very common in the last weeks of life. You may notice that your vision has become difficult. You may see or hear things that no one else notices (hallucinations). Visual hallucinations are common before death.

If you are caring for a dying person who is hallucinating, you need to reassure them. Acknowledge what the person sees. Denying hallucinations can be distressing to a dying person. Talk to the person, even if he or she is in a coma. It is known that dying people can hear even when they are in a deep coma. People who came out of comas said that they could hear the entire time they were in the coma.

Hallucinations are the perception of something that is not actually there. Hallucinations can involve all the senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting or touching.

The most common hallucinations are visual and auditory. For example, a person may hear voices or see objects that another person cannot see.

Other types of hallucinations include gustatory, olfactory and tactile.

Treatment for hallucinations depends on the cause.

As death approaches, you are likely to eat and drink less. It's connected with general feeling weakness and slow metabolism.

Since food has such important social significance, it will be difficult for your family and friends to watch you not eat. However, changes in metabolism mean that you do not need the same amount of food and fluid as before.

You can consume small amounts of food and liquid as long as you are active and able to swallow. If swallowing is a problem for you, you can prevent thirst by moistening your mouth with a damp cloth or a special swab (available at a pharmacy) soaked in water.

Often the kidneys gradually stop producing urine as death approaches. As a result, your urine turns dark brown or dark red. This is due to the inability of the kidneys to properly filter urine. As a result, the urine becomes very concentrated. Its quantity is also decreasing.

As appetite decreases, some changes also occur in the intestines. The stool becomes harder and more difficult to pass (constipation) as the person takes in less fluid and becomes weaker.

You should tell your doctor if bowel movements occur less frequently than once every three days, or bowel movements cause you discomfort. Stool softeners may be recommended to prevent constipation. You can also use an enema to cleanse your colon.

As you become increasingly weak, it is natural that you will have difficulty controlling your bladder and bowels. They may put it in your bladder urinary catheter as a means of continuous drainage of urine. The terminally ill program may also provide toilet paper or underwear (they can also be purchased at the pharmacy).

As death approaches, the area of the brain responsible for regulating body temperature begins to function poorly. You may have heat, and in a minute you will feel cold. Your hands and feet may feel very cold to the touch and may even become pale and blotchy. Changes in skin color are called mottled skin lesions and are very common in the last days or hours of life.

The person caring for you can monitor your temperature by rubbing your skin with a wet, slightly warm washcloth or giving you the following medications:

Many of these medications are available in the form rectal suppositories if you have difficulty swallowing.

Just as your body prepares physically for death, you must prepare for it emotionally and mentally.

As death approaches, you may lose interest in the world around you and certain details. Everyday life, such as date or time. You may withdraw into yourself and communicate less with people. You may only want to communicate with a few people. This kind of introspection can be a way of saying goodbye to everything you knew.

In the days before your death, you may enter a unique state of conscious awareness and communication that may be misinterpreted by your family and friends. You can talk about how you need to go somewhere - “go home” or “go somewhere.” The meaning of such conversations is unknown, but some people think that such conversations help prepare for death.

Events from your recent past may be mixed with distant events. You can remember very long ago events in great detail, but not remember what happened an hour ago.

You may be thinking about people who have already died. You may say that you heard or saw someone who has already died. Your loved ones may hear you talking to the deceased person.

If you are caring for a dying person, you may be upset or frightened by this strange behavior. You may want to bring your loved one back to reality. If this kind of communication is bothering you, talk to your doctor to better understand what's going on. Your loved one may fall into a state of psychosis, and this may be scary for you to watch. Psychosis occurs in many people before death. It may have one cause or be the result of several factors. Reasons may include:

Symptoms may include:

Delirium tremens can sometimes be prevented with alternative medicine, such as relaxation and breathing techniques, and other methods that reduce the need for sedatives.

Palliative care can help you relieve physical symptoms associated with your illness, such as nausea or difficulty breathing. Controlling pain and other symptoms is an important part of your treatment and improving your quality of life.

How often a person feels pain depends on their disease. Some fatal diseases, such as bone cancer or pancreatic cancer, can be accompanied by severe physical pain.

A person can be so afraid of pain and others physical symptoms that he may be thinking about physician-assisted suicide. But the pain before death can be effectively dealt with. You should tell your doctor and loved ones about any pain. There are many medications and alternative methods (such as massage) that can help you cope with the pain of death. Be sure to ask for help. Ask a loved one to tell the doctor about your pain if you are unable to do so yourself.

You may want your family not to see you suffer. But it is very important to tell them about your pain if you cannot bear it so that they see a doctor immediately.

Spirituality means a person's awareness of the purpose and meaning of his life. It also denotes a person's relationship with higher powers or energy that gives meaning to life.

Some people don't think about spirituality often. For others, it is part of everyday life. As you approach the end of your life, you may be faced with your own spiritual questions and challenges. Connecting with religion often helps some people achieve comfort before death. Other people find solace in nature, in social work, strengthening relationships with loved ones or creating new relationships. Think about what can give you peace and support. What questions concern you? Seek support from friends, family, programs, and spiritual guides.

Caring for a dying relative

Physician-assisted suicide refers to the practice of medical professionals assisting a person who voluntarily chooses to die. This is usually done by prescribing a lethal dose of medication. Although the doctor is indirectly involved in the death of a person, he is not the direct cause of it. On this moment Oregon is the only state to have legalized physician-assisted suicide.

A person with a terminal illness may consider suicide with the assistance of a physician. Among the factors that can cause such a decision are severe pain, depression and fear of dependence on other people. A dying person may consider himself a burden to his loved ones and not understand that his loved ones want to provide him with their help as an expression of love and sympathy.

Often a person with a terminal illness contemplates suicide with the assistance of a doctor when his physical or emotional symptoms don't get it effective treatment. Symptoms associated with the dying process (such as pain, depression or nausea) can be controlled. Talk to your doctor and family about your symptoms, especially if your symptoms bother you so much that you think about dying.

Control of pain and symptoms at the end of life

At the end of life, pain and other symptoms can be managed effectively. Talk to your doctor and loved ones about the symptoms you are experiencing. Family is an important link between you and your doctor. If you yourself cannot communicate with a doctor, your loved one can do this for you. There is always something that can be done to relieve your pain and symptoms so that you feel comfortable.

There are many painkillers available. Your doctor will choose the easiest and most atraumatic drug to relieve pain. Oral medications are usually used first because they are easier to take and less expensive. If you don't have sharp pain, painkillers can be purchased without a doctor's prescription. These include drugs such as acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. It is important to stay ahead of your pain and take your medications as scheduled. Irregular use of medications is often the cause of ineffective treatment.

Sometimes pain cannot be controlled with over-the-counter medications. In this case, more effective forms of treatment are needed. Your doctor may prescribe painkillers such as codeine, morphine, or fentanyl. These medications can be combined with others, such as antidepressants, to help you get rid of your pain.

If you cannot take the pills, there are other forms of treatment. If you have trouble swallowing, you can use liquid medications. Medicines can also be in the form of:

Many people who suffer from severe pain fear that they will become dependent on painkillers. However, addiction rarely occurs in terminally ill people. If your condition improves, you can slowly stop taking the medicine to prevent dependence.

Painkillers can be used to manage the pain and help keep it at a tolerable level. But sometimes painkillers make you drowsy. You can only take a small amount of medication and therefore endure little pain and still remain active. On the other hand, maybe weakness doesn't matter to you. of great importance and you are not bothered by drowsiness caused by certain medications.

The main thing is to take medications on a specific schedule, and not just when “the need arises.” But even if you take medications regularly, you may sometimes feel severe pain. These are called "breakthrough pain." Talk to your doctor about what medications you should always have on hand to help manage breakthrough pain. And always tell your doctor if you stop taking your medicine. Stopping suddenly can cause serious side effects and severe pain. Talk to your doctor about ways to relieve pain without using drugs. Alternative medical therapy can help some people relax and get rid of pain. You can combine traditional treatment With alternative methods, such as:

For more detailed information, see the Chronic Pain section.

The period when you learn to cope with your illness is short emotional stress is normal. Depression that lasts more than 2 weeks is no longer normal and should be reported to your doctor. Depression can be treated even if you have a terminal illness. Antidepressants in combination with counseling from a psychologist will help you cope with emotional distress.

Talk to your doctor and family about your emotional distress. Although feelings of grief are a natural part of the dying process, this does not mean you have to endure severe emotional pain. Emotional distress can increase physical pain. They can also have a negative impact on your relationships with loved ones and prevent you from saying goodbye to them properly.

As death approaches, you may experience other symptoms. Talk to your doctor about any symptoms you may experience. Symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, constipation or shortness of breath can be managed with medication, special diets and oxygen therapy. Have a friend or family member describe your symptoms to a doctor or emergency services worker. It can be helpful to keep a journal and write down all your symptoms.

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If your loved one is in terminal stage illness, accepting that he will soon be gone is incredibly difficult. Knowing what to expect can make things easier.

This article examines 11 signs that death is approaching and discusses ways to cope with the death of a loved one.

How to understand that he is dying

When a person is terminally ill, they may be in hospital or receiving palliative care. It is important for loved ones to know the signs of approaching death.

Human behavior before death

Eats less

As a person approaches death, he becomes less active. This means that it the body requires less energy than before. He practically stops eating or drinking as his appetite gradually decreases.

Those caring for a dying person should allow the person to eat only when he is hungry. Offer the patient ice (or fruit ice) to maintain hydration levels. A person may stop eating completely a few days before death. When this happens, you can try using a moisturizing balm on your lips to prevent drying out.

Sleeps more

During the 2 or 3 months before death, a person begins to spend more and more time sleeping. Lack of wakefulness is due to the fact that the metabolism becomes weaker. No metabolic energy

Anyone caring for a dying loved one should do everything they can to ensure their sleep is comfortable. When the patient has energy, you can try to encourage him to move or get out of bed and walk around to avoid bedsores.

Tired of people

The energy of the dying person fades away. He can't spend as much time with other people as he used to. Perhaps your company will also weigh on him.

Vital signs change

As a person approaches death, their vital signs may change as follows:

Blood pressure decreases
Breathing changes
Heartbeat becomes irregular
Pulse weak
Urine may be brown or rusty in color

Toilet habits are changing

As a dying person eats and drinks less, their bowel movements may become smaller. This applies to both solid waste and urine. When a person completely refuses food and water, he stops using the toilet.

These changes may be upsetting to loved ones, but they are to be expected. Perhaps the hospital will install a special catheter that will alleviate the situation.

Muscles lose their strength

In the days leading up to death, a person's muscles become weak. Muscle weakness means that an individual will not be able to perform even simple tasks that were previously possible. For example, drinking from a cup, turning over in bed, and so on. If this happens to a dying person, loved ones should help them lift things or turn over in bed.

Body temperature decreases

When a person dies, his blood circulation deteriorates, so the blood concentrates in the internal organs. This means that not enough blood will flow to the arms and legs.

Reduced blood circulation means that a dying person's skin will become cold to the touch. It may also appear pale or mottled with blue and purple spots. A person who is dying may not feel cold. But if this does happen, offer him a blanket or blanket.

Consciousness is confused

When a person dies, their brain is still very active. However sometimes those who are near death begin to become confused or express their thoughts incorrectly. This happens when a person loses control over what is happening around him.

Breathing changes

Dying people often have breathing problems. It may become more frequent or, conversely, deep and slow. The dying person may not have enough air, and the breathing itself often becomes erratic.

If the person caring for your loved one notices this, there is no need to worry. This is a normal part of the dying process and usually does not cause painful sensations to the dying one. In addition, if you have any concerns about this, you can always consult a doctor.

Painful sensations appear

It can be difficult to come to terms with the inevitable fact that a person's pain levels may increase as they approach death. Seeing a painful expression on a person's face or hearing the groans a patient makes is, of course, not easy. A person caring for a dying loved one should talk to their doctor about the use of pain medications. The doctor can try to make this process as comfortable as possible.

Hallucinations appear

It is quite common for dying people to experience visions or Although this may seem quite frightening, there is no need to worry. It is better not to try to change the patient’s opinion about visions, to convince him, as this will most likely only cause additional difficulties.

How to survive the last hours with a loved one?

With the onset of death, human organs stop working, and all processes in the body stop. All you can do in this situation is just be there. Show concern and try to make the last hours of the dying person as comfortable as possible.

Continue to talk to the dying person until he passes, because often the dying person hears everything that is happening around him until the last minute.

Other signs of death

If a dying person is connected to a heart rate monitor, loved ones will be able to see when their heart stops beating, signaling death.

Other signs of death include:

No pulse
Lack of breathing
No muscle tension
Fixed eyes
bowel movement or Bladder
Closing the eyelids

After confirming the death of a person, loved ones will be able to spend some time with someone who was dear to them. Once they say goodbye, the family usually contacts the funeral home. The funeral home will then take the person's body and prepare it for burial. When a person dies in a hospice or hospital, staff contact the funeral home on behalf of the family.

How to cope with the loss of a loved one?

Even when death was expected, it is extremely difficult to come to terms with it. It is important that people give themselves time and space to grieve. Don't give up on the support of friends and family either.

Throughout life, the question of how a person dies of old age is of concern to most people. They are asked by the relatives of an old person, by the person himself who has crossed the threshold of old age. There is already an answer to this question. Scientists, doctors and enthusiasts have collected a wealth of information about this, based on the experience of numerous observations.
What happens to a person before death

It is not aging that is believed to cause death, given that old age itself is a disease. A person dies from a disease that the worn-out body is unable to cope with.

Brain reaction before death

How does the brain react when death approaches?

During death, irreversible changes occur to the brain. Oxygen starvation and cerebral hypoxia occur. As a consequence of this, rapid death of neurons occurs. At the same time, even at this moment its activity is observed, but in the most important areas responsible for survival. During the death of neurons and brain cells, a person may experience hallucinations, both visual, auditory, and tactile.

Loss of energy

A person loses energy very quickly, so drips with glucose and vitamins are prescribed.

An elderly dying person experiences a loss of energy potential. This results in longer periods of sleep and shorter periods of wakefulness. He constantly wants to sleep. Simple actions, such as moving around the room, exhaust a person and he will soon go to bed to rest. It seems that he is constantly sleepy or in a state of permanent drowsiness. Some people even experience energy exhaustion after simply socializing or thinking. This can be explained by the fact that the brain requires more energy than the body.

Failure of all body systems

The kidneys gradually refuse to work, so the urine they secrete becomes brown or red.
The intestines also stop working, which is manifested by constipation or absolute intestinal obstruction.
Respiratory system refuses, breathing becomes intermittent. This is also associated with a gradual failure of the heart.
Failure of the circulatory system functions leads to pale skin. Wanderers are observed dark spots. The first such spots are visible first on the feet, then on the whole body.
Hands and feet become icy.

What feelings does a person experience when dying?

Most often, people are not even concerned about how the body manifests itself before death, but about how an old person feels, realizing that he is about to die. Karlis Osis, a psychologist in the 1960s, conducted global research on this topic. Doctors and medical staff from departments caring for dying people helped him. There were 35,540 deaths recorded. Based on observations of them, conclusions were drawn that have not lost their relevance to this day.

Before death, 90% of dying people do not feel fear.

It turned out that dying people had no fear. There was discomfort, indifference and pain. Every 20th person experienced elation. According to other studies, the older a person is, the less afraid he is of dying. For example, one social survey of older people showed that only 10% of respondents admitted to fear of death.

What do people see as they approach death?

Before death, people experience hallucinations that are similar to each other. During visions, they are in a state of clarity of consciousness, the brain worked normally. Moreover, he did not react to sedatives. Body temperature was also normal. On death's door most of people were already losing consciousness.

Often, visions during brain shutdown are associated with the most vivid memories of life.

Mostly, the visions of most people are associated with the concepts of their religion. Anyone who believed in hell or heaven saw corresponding visions. Non-religious people have seen beautiful visions related to nature and living fauna. More people saw their deceased relatives calling them to move on to the next world. The people observed in the study were sick various diseases, had different levels education, belonged to different religions, among them were convinced atheists.

Often the dying person hears various sounds, mostly unpleasant. At the same time, he feels himself rushing towards the light, through the tunnel. Then, he sees himself as separate from his body. And then he is met by all the dead people close to him who want to help him.

Scientists cannot give an exact answer about the nature of such experiences. They usually find a connection with the process of dying neurons (vision of a tunnel), brain hypoxia and the release of a hefty dose of endorphin (vision and feeling of happiness from the light at the end of the tunnel).

How to recognize the arrival of death?

Signs of a person dying are listed below.

The question of how to understand that a person is dying of old age is of concern to all relatives of a loved one. To understand that the patient is about to die very soon, you need to pay attention to the following signs:

The body refuses to function (incontinence of urine or feces, color of urine, constipation, loss of strength and appetite, refusal of water).
Even if you have an appetite, you may experience a loss of ability to swallow food, water, and your own saliva.
Loss of the ability to close the eyelids due to critical exhaustion and sunken eyeballs.
Signs of wheezing during unconsciousness.
Critical jumps in body temperature - either too low or critically high.

Important! These signs do not always indicate the arrival of the mortal end. Sometimes they are symptoms of diseases. These signs apply only to old people, the sick and the infirm.

Video: how does a person feel when he dies?

Conclusion

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Why, before death, people’s noses become sharper, they see the dead, and they empty their bowels - especially for readers of “Popular About Health,” I will further consider this information in detail. The life path of any person, whatever it may be, ends with death and it is worth coming to terms with this; for some this condition occurs early, and for others after many years of life. You should be prepared for this if there is a bedridden patient in the family.

The signs before death are different for everyone, however, many see the dead before death, which is explained by the fact that a person is gradually preparing to depart to another world and he often sees people who have already died. Immediately at the moment of dying, all physiological sphincters relax, in particular the urinary and intestinal ones, which leads to emptying.

A bedridden patient before death may experience mental anguish and fear of death. In his right mind, he understands what he will have to endure and he becomes scared. Changes occur in the body at the physical and mental level, the emotional background changes, and interest in life appears. Some people ask for euthanasia to ease the agony of death, but relatives should consider the dying person's opinion and help him pass easily, either through the use of painkillers or euthanasia.

As death approaches, the patient spends more time sleeping, he is apathetic, and he loses interest in the world around him. Everyone's activity is gradually decreasing physiological systems, irreversible changes develop. A person loses energy and feels tired. A dying person can sometimes perceive things and sounds that do not actually exist. In order not to upset a person, this should not be denied. Loss of orientation may also occur, and confusion is possible.

Already in the last moments before death, it can be noted that the limbs of the dying person become cold, as the blood flows to more important bodies, which ultimately still refuse life support. A person loses his appetite, his work is disrupted digestive tract, he stops drinking. When the sphincters are weakened, it is important to provide the patient with the necessary hygienic conditions by using special absorbent underwear, disposable diapers or nappies.

At severe exhaustion The patient's eyeballs may become sunken, and the person has difficulty opening his eyes. It happens that the eyes, on the contrary, are open, so they should be moistened with special solutions, including saline solution. A weakened person may experience terminal tachypnea with wheezing. Most patients die quietly, gradually losing consciousness and being in a coma.

In the last days before death, the patient should only take painkillers and antiemetic drugs; diuretics, vitamins, antihypertensive drugs and other medications that will no longer be helpful can be discontinued. If a person wants to talk with loved ones about the last moments of his life, it is better to satisfy his request calmly than to hush up such a topic.

The dying person wants to understand that he is not alone, that he will definitely be taken care of, that suffering will not affect him, since painkillers will be given in time. Relatives must provide comprehensive assistance to the dying person. Before death, a person’s facial features may sharpen somewhat, including the nose. This may occur as a result of dehydration.

Sometimes before death a person is provided with palliative care, which is aimed at pain relief for the person if he has pain syndrome, such help helps improve the last days of the patient and alleviate his suffering. A dying patient needs not only help and attention, but also full care and normal living conditions. Psychological relief is important for him, in addition, alleviation of experiences.

One of the signs of a person’s imminent departure from life may be a cold and pointed nose. In the old days there was a belief that death holds a person by the nose in his last days, which is why he sharpens his nose. The ancestors believed that if a dying person turns away from the light and spends a lot of time with his face turned to the wall, he is already on the threshold of another world.

If suddenly he suddenly felt some relief and asked to be shifted to his left side, then this indicates a sure sign of his imminent death. Such a person leaves the earthly world without suffering if the windows and doors in the room are opened in a timely manner. Relatives must be prepared for the death of the patient. It is impossible to predict with accuracy the moment of a person’s death and how it all will happen. You need to be ready to help him in the last minutes, you may need to give him a painkiller.

Conclusion

The stages of dying are individual for everyone, as is the process of the birth of life. You must always remember that it is most difficult for the dying person, not his relatives, so you need to help the patient in every possible way, paying attention to him and being with him. Close people need to be patient and show increased concern for their relative, provide him with moral support and invaluable attention. Death is the inevitable outcome of human life life cycle, and this moment is impossible not to cancel, not to change. Perhaps there are cycles of lives, but no one has yet proven this, there are only such assumptions.