Dying is a complete shut down of the physical, sensory and mental functions of the body. It could take place instantaneously or it could be a slow form of illness which takes months and sometimes years. In slow dying, the physical stages are more pronounced.More...
As the process of dying enters the final stages, there are two forces at work – the physical and the emotional. The physical process involves the shutting down of each part of the body slowly but surely. The emotional aspect is where the spirit of the dying person pulls itself out of the immediate environment. The person tries to finish undone things – for example, personal business or unreconciled problems. Very often the patient lingers till a close family member arrives on the scene.More...
The actual process of dying is also known as ‘active dying’. Knowing some of these signs will help to make the person comfortable. Here are some signs of dying in the elderly that will help to prepare you for the eventuality.More...
Cancer is commonplace today and afflicts so many without warning. This often raises the question by loved ones as to the symptoms that precede the end. With prior knowledge it gives them confidence that they will be able to cope as the end approaches.More...
It is amazing how much morbid interest is generated when a celebrity dies. This would explain why the DeathList committee has drawn up its list of 50 celebrities chosen for their likelihood to die in 2009. Some of the dying celebrities are as follows:More...
