What Happens In The Final Hours Of Life REAL LIFE Footage

Trigger Warning, there is real life footage of terminal agitation. I hope this video has been helpful in understanding Terminal Agitation!

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[lizzybeth]

I’ve been the sole caregiver for my mom who is currently in the last stages of Alzheimer’s. She’s lived with us for 4 years, and we are now in the last stretch. Despite all the prep work and education on death & dying, there’s one definitive conclusion I’ve realized: The pain is always greatest for the survivors.

[teresahewgill]

My dad passed at 94. Right before he passed, he was making a motion kind of like that, and I asked him what he was doing. He said he was playing poker with his army buddies. My dad was a WWII veteran, so he was happy playing poker with his buddies.

[Clarey-kevb]

As his hands are going he looks at peace. I would agree just to let him be.

[ancientsymbol]

My mom died a week ago Friday on her 89th birthday. She opened her eyes at the end but was staring into space. She was awesome but it was her time and I can let her go. I’ve saved her voicemail for the last 3 years which is a comfort ✌🏻

[dawnbolliger]

My best friend’s mom sewed custom hand made drapes for a living. During her last few days I often sat with her and watched her carefully gather up her sheets, pleat them and skillfully sew them. She had dementia and a broken hip. The week before while she was still somewhat responsive she told me she was making drapes for her home on the other side and she hoped everyone would like them.

[carment]

❤❤ 😢 My sister passed away from pancreatic cancer 2 months ago, I started watching your videos about 5 months ago, I wanted to learn what to expect as my sister was getting worse 😢 I spent her last 10 days literally next to her, the night before she passed her breathing changed as you explained in other videos, I knew right away the end was near, 2 hours before she passed her breathing changed again, she didn't have any agitation it all, I held her hand as she took her last breath 😢 it was an unforgettable moment, I see life in a very different way now, my sister was young, she still had so much ahead of her 😢❤

[cmbrown]

My mother is currently 'actively dying'. I found your channel and started watching your videos a few weeks ago and I'm so glad I did and that you're doing all this. It prepared me for things I knew nothing about and has made this journey much more bearable. Thank you so much for all you do!

[JoanOverholser-tsje]

Mom had dementia and then a hip fracture. Terminal agitation for probably 48-72 hours. During that time she didn’t sleep more than 20 minutes at a time. Thanks to nurse Julie I suspected it was terminal agitation but she was not yet on hospice, and the meds they had available were not helping. Good thing I had heard Julie talk on the subject. Mom was continually trying to get out of bed. And so very angry at me for stopping her….she thought she had to get to the auditorium to give a speech…..

[carolmartin]

Please...just give me a peaceful moment at end..

[johnduffy]

You are incredible. You are helping our family through a difficult process and we thank you.

[susanlosey]

I agree with you. It looks like he’s doing things, ( aka sewing) with his hands.❤❤

[josephpatrick]

My dad definitely had terminal agitation. He was not conscious, but he moved around a lot. At times he seemed to be trying to get out of bed. Then trying to remove his clothes. If we held his hand he sometimes tried to push us away. (Yikes, he was still quite strong). This went on within the last 18 hours of his life. He calmed down by evening and passed away peacefully the following morning around 7.

[sstesh]

My MIL is in active dying stage now. For a few days, when they didn’t get her meds to her on time, she was literally trying to climb the wall, get out of bed (with 4 fractures in her pelvis). I would sit on the bed and she would try and put her legs over my head to get out. 2 hrs solid until she either tired out or meds kicked in. Thankfully, she is sedated now and is resting peacefully.

[songofruth]

Mom passed away recently. First she kept worrying about people just seeing her laying down (in the hospital) and what she was supposed to say. Then it was that she didn't want to be in public and have people staring at her. Lastly, she kept pulling at her gown, the covers and things attached to her. She started that 2 days before her death. The last bit reminded me of the motions she must have gone through when she'd wake in the morning - pulling off the covers, taking off her oxygen so she could get up to go to the bathroom. I wish I'd known this could be a sign of nearing the end as 2 of my sisters might have been able to get here in time. But I was here so Mom was not alone. Thanks to you and other hospice nurses willing to share their knowledge on YouTube, I handled Mom's passing much better than I otherwise might have.

[Rockgirl]

I spent many years as a Home Health CNA and did a lot of overnights as Hospice support. I agree that it appears he's "working" and not agitated.

[luckyboots]

Thank you for this. I had two elder cats pass away and I was dumbfounded while they were in the active dying phase and they looked like they wanted to get up when they were physically unable. Even though they’re cats, I think the dying process is the same and now I can attribute their behavior to terminal agitation or muscle memory.

[Aineb]

Yes, he is busy doing something he has been doing a long time. I would be knitting or painting or playing with my hair and it would be the norm for me. Maybe as note on people when they come in, hobbies so when these things happen everyone would say, Oh, mom is painting or whatever. Thank you for these videos . I am 82 and have found them comforting.

[ninijellybeanie]

My mom is on hospice as I write this. I’ve watched this channel for a while to prepare myself in advance. I love how the nurse said “He doesn’t look agitated. He’s just busy!!!” lol maybe in his mind he’s happy doing the sewing that he loved.” For me, my mom has been in physical and emotional pain in hospital/rehab for 45 days. She has had a life full of anxiety but always refused treatment for it. Even though I will miss her for the rest of my days, I am happy I got to say ALL of the things I needed to say to her…. And I’m looking forward to the thought that she will finally have the eternal rest and peace that she has always deserved.

[kimberlylucas]

Thank you for sharing this video! My mother is 88 and just had an extended hospital stay. She is home, but not doing well. This will definitely help me as her time approaches.

[coffeeangelcrafts]

I want to thank you so much. While my husband was actively dying, I would have been so scared and not understanding. But after watching you, I was able to gently guide my loving husband on his journey.