When faced with death, there are certain things to remember.
First, the meaning of life becomes very important.
Second, don’t sweat the small things. Focus on the needs of the dying. Be calm, and remind them they are not alone. Pay attention to verbal and nonverbal messages. Sometimes, they may be restless; understand that they might not want to be touched.
Third, it’s okay to give the person permission to die. Tell them that everything will be okay. In so doing, it’s amazing how much help we can offer and how much we can learn at the same time.
Remember, life is fleeting and precious. It should be treated as such until the very end.
No comments:
Post a Comment