What Dying Looks Like During Final Days of Life

Find out what physical changes that occur as a loved one is in their final days of life and who you can support them.

[oli]

To all the men and women that work in end of life care, I say a big big thank you to you. You are very very special people.

[jeanettedegiulio]

As a hospice nurse I have held many hands while my patients crossed over but nothing prepared me for watching my mom die in my arms.

[stephenreeve]

Watching this made me well up. I was told in June 2014 I'd be dead in 3months or less. I'm still here 5 years later, but the care I was given by my local hospice was incredible. These people are very special. God bless them. 🙏🙏🙏

[boondockpaint]

Watching my mother deteriorate right before my eyes was the most painful thing I've ever seen. Glad she is no longer in any pain. We need to get a cure for cancer as fast as we created a vaccine for Covid.

[Stubby]

Saw my mom go through this and seeing her take her last breath holding her hand and saying goodbye is probably the hardest thing I been through I’m only 19 fuck cancer

[coolmusic]

My dad passed away last night, he had interstitial lung disease, 81yrs old, he took a shower, got back to bed, the nurses found him on the floor. I love you dad. RIP 😭

[shadrach]

I'm so glad I worked in a hospital and knew how to help my husband have a painless death. He was in hospice. He didn't suffer unnessarily. I hate cancer.

[stuartwilliams]

My mum died in my dads arms he thanked her for giving him 50years of a wonderful marriage told her he loved her she looked at him and then passed away.

[billmarden]

These people that work with end of life care are angels on earth. They have a special talent and it's a calling. Blessed be these wonderful, caring people...

[Hapenparadise]

Those last moments you witness NEVER leave your memory, I can testify to THAT! NO WORDS DESCRIBE IT! Especially when it s your MOTHER!

[donnieraveling]

I am terminal. I see my passing as peaceful especially after seeing this. I have a wonderful pallative Dr with the ALS team I have. I do have modeling happening - feet up to my knees and hands. I have 3 conditions that I will die from - ALS/Lou Gehrigs, Heart disease and a brain Tumor. I am ready for this journey.

[jkth]

My daughter is a palliative care doctor, I'm so proud that she has chosen this speciality, she fits it perfectly, she's fun but such a care bear, a great asset to her hospice (I know I'm her mum, so I'm not biased).

[bctbbarlson]

I asked the hospice nurse to help me get into the hospital bed, in our bedroom, so that I could be close to my beloved husband who was on oxygen. I did not know he was going to diie, but I just needed to be close tor him and told him how much I adored him, and spoke of our firsf beautiful loving together which continued throughout our loving marriage. He took three normal breaths and then his breathing stopped. No struggle, no discomfort. then end was as beautiful as the beginning. I lay on his dear chest and slept for a while, and then told the nurse. I am still deeply I love with him after three half years since he died. I adore him and have boxes of our wonderful love letters, which sustain me.forever. I cannot wait to put my arms around him again..I am so glad I accompanied him in death.

[lissydeon]

Dont be scare of death...God has better plans for us...I know and I feel it....my mother gave me the biggest smile minutes before she died ..a peaceful smile...a smile I will never forget

[Taleula]

I feel that when a person is at this stage they should be given medication to end it all; we don't allow animals to suffer, why do we make humans?

[tenazshah]

I signed my mom's papers to release her from aggressive treatment... It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life... I was killing someone who gave birth to me... I fed her her last meal, and held her hand as she looked into my eyes and left the I hope she is happy wherever she is❤️

[naturebunny]

We most certainly have a spirit that leaves our bodies when we die.
My son died aged 16 months, 12 days after transplant surgery. The day before he passed I could no longer 'feel' him with me, it was like his body was there but his spirit had left. I was practically atheist back then but that feeling was very real.
I now look back 21 years later with different beliefs on death and the afterlife. I truly believe our souls/energy or whatever you want to call it, leaves our body and continues on x

[pepsipaws]

My grandpa was my source of humor and comfort. He passed a day ago and I can’t stop crying. My head hurts so bad. :(

[ryanhastie]

My dad passed away from Brain Cancer last year. He was at home in bed with all his kids round him. He was unconscious for the last week, and the rattle and mottling of his skin changed about a day before he passed. His breathing dramatically changed around 15 minutes before, and while he was unconscious for the last week, he opened his eyes for his final 2 breaths. It is painful even to type this as he was a wonderful dad and I'm only 27, but I believe he passed peacefully. Love to all

[swingtodivine]

Father God, I just want to pray for all your children here in this comment section. I want to pray that you would bring them peace and comfort if they're anxious or if they're going through a time loss and suffering. I pray Father that they would come to know you during this time of chaos, and that they would allow you to be their joy and hope. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen!