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Dying With Dignity
Death is part of the normal cycle that all living things go through. No amount of fame, money, or love prevents death. As strange as it sounds, dying is a part of living. Still, it is never easy to face death, whether one's own or that of a loved one. However, understanding the process and learning some strategies for coping can help.
Care for the Dying
The process of dying has changed in the last few decades. In the past, most people died in their homes, surrounded by family and friends. The medical advances that have lengthened the average life span have also given doctors the ability to prolong the life of a dying person. Today, a person is more likely to die in a nursing home or hospital than at home.
Stages of Dying
When you think about death and grief, you may first think about the feelings of family and friends left behind when a loved one dies. But people who know they are dying also experience grief.
Consider the case of a person who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. A terminal illness is an illness for which there is no chance of recovery. When the American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross studied the reactions of terminally ill people and their families, she discovered that they typically go through five emotional stages. The five stages of dying are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Both the dying person and their loved ones may experience these stages.
Stages of Dying
Stage:
1] Denial
2] Anger
3] Barganing
4]
Depression
5] Acceptance
Patient:
1] "No it's not my time to die."
2] "it's not fair!"
3] "If i stop smoking, I'll get better."
4] "It hurts so much. What's the use?"
5] "I've said my goodbyes. I'm at peace."
Family Member:
1] "The doctor can't be right."
2] "Why not somebody else?"
3] "I'd do anything to keep her here."
4] "I can't stand to lose her."
5] "Soon she won't be in pain anymore."
It is important to note that not everyone reacts in the same way. The way people deal with an approaching death depends on their expectations, their emotional strengths, and the reactions of loved ones. Some people do not experience all five stages, and others may experience them in a different order.
What is a terminal illness?
A terminal illness is one for which there is no chance of recovery.
Which stage of dying is often characterized by the patient saying, "It's not fair!"?
Anger
Which response is typical of a family member in the acceptance stage?
"Soon she won't be in pain anymore."
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Coping Skills
Suppose your grandparent, parent, or friend is dying. Like most people, you may find it very uncomfortable to deal with death and dying. Some people try to cover up their grief by false cheer—they pretend that everything is fine and that they are happy. Others may refuse to talk about their grief. Some keep away from the dying person. These are generally not healthy strategies. What should you do if a person close to you is dying?
Emotional Support
Staying silent or absent doesn't help either the dying person or your grieving process. Staying actively involved in a dying loved one's life will help both you and the dying person cope.
Visit the person as often as you can. Make dying a time for loving and sharing, not loneliness and despair.
Listen to what the dying person has to say. Let the dying person direct the conversation. Let him or her talk about the past. Others may want to talk about what is happening to them.
Try not to be shy about discussing death. If death frightens you, think of the dying person as someone who is about to set out on a long journey. Try to share your feelings of loss before a loved one goes.
Talk about your plans and hopes. Even though the person will not be there to share the future with you, it will cheer the person to think about things other than the present.
Why is it important in the grieving process to visit the dying person?
By visiting the dying person, you can help make dying a time for loving and sharing, not loneliness and despair.
Grieving After Death
Dealing with your grief after a loved one dies is not easy. It may be even more difficult if the death is sudden. After the death of a loved one, it is important not to deny your feelings. However, don't become so overwhelmed with emotion that you forget to take care of yourself.
Try to talk about your loss. Discuss your feelings with family and friends or write them in a journal. Talk about how you miss the person. Think of how you would like to remember the person.
Continue your usual routine as much as possible. This will help you focus your mind on something other than the death. It will also help get you out of the house and see other people.
Allow yourself some time to grieve. However, if your feelings of grief do not lessen after a time, seek help from an close adult or professional.
Helping Others Through Their Grief
How can you support your friends when they have lost a loved one?
Be a good listener. Your grieving friend may want to sort through some emotions by talking to you.
Write a sympathy note. Remember that your friend will be feeling his or her loss in a unique and personal way. Don't say things like "I know how you must feel," or "You'll get over it soon." Instead, say "I'm thinking of you," or "I'm here if you want to talk."
Help with everyday errands. Offer to bring homework assignments home for your friend, bring the family a meal, or run other errands.
If necessary, help your friend get counseling. If your friend doesn't seem to be making any progress after time, ask a trusted adult to help you get your friend in touch with a grief counselor.
Which is a healthy strategy for coping with death and dying?
Willingly discuss death
Which is an unhealthy strategy for coping with deal death and dying?
Pretend to be happy
Which is the facility or program that provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for dying people and support for their families?
Hospice
Which is not a good way to support a friend who is grieving the loss of a loved one?
Stay away for a while
DEATH AND DYING
QUIZ
What is a hospice?
A program that provides care for dying people
Which is characteristic of the acceptance stage of dying?
Being at peace
Which response is typical of a family member in the denial stage?
"The doctor can't be right."
Which is a healthy strategy for coping with death and dying?
Visit the dying person often
Which stage of gying is often characterized by the patient saying, "It's not fair!"?
Anger
Which is the first of the stages of dying or coping with death?
Denial
How can you support a friend who is dealing with grief?
Help with everyday errands
Which stage of dying is most likely characterized by a family member saying, "I'd do anything to keep her here"?
Barganing
Which is an unhealthy strategy for coping with deal death and dying?
Pretend to be happy
Which response is typical of a family member in the acceptance stage?
"Soon she won't be in pain anymore."
During which stage of dying is a person likely to believe that there is some way to reverse the situation?
Barganing
What should you do when you are grieving death?
Continue you usual routine as much as possible
Which stage of dying is most likely characterized by a patient saying, "No, it's not my time to die"?
Denial
Which is a healthy strategy for coping with death and dying?
Willingly discuss death
Which is a healthy strategy for coping with death and dying?
Visit the dying person often
Which is characteristic of the acceptance of dying?
Being at peace
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