End of Life Signs and Symptoms #hospice #death #palliativecare
End of Life Signs and Symptoms When you or your person are preparing for the dying process, it can feel really scary when you don't know what to expect, what to do, or what to ask. In this LIVE Q&A Session, bring your questions and/or your ears to listen to others and let's talk about them. I'll do my best to share my experiences as a healthcare professional working with those who are dying, as a death coach/end of life doula, and in my personal experiences with loved ones who I've cared for. Whether you're wondering what to expect when someone is dying, how long until death given certain signs or diseases processes, or what to be asking your hospice nurse - all questions are welcome. Timestamp: 00:00 End of Life Signs and Symptoms 01:35 Should we be starting IV fluids for our dying loved one when they stop drinking 03:45 The risks of IV fluid in a dying person 04:44 What is aspiration pneumonia 06:45 Common feelings and questions when your loved one has had a long end of life journey (Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and any other long progressive disease process) 12:07 Are there are other comfort medications for breathing besides morphine and lorazepam? What treatments might be used for shortness of breath at the end of life 17:06 What to expect when hospice is called in (in relation to equipment delivery such as hospital bed, oxygen concentrator, etc). 20:08 End of life phenomena Do people see ghosts when they are dying? What are end of life visions? What is the dying person seeing? What is the dying person staring at? 23:53 How do we know when to stop feeding our dying loved one? and When a dying loved one stops eating 26:39 Swallowing issues at the end of life. What is aspiration pneumonia? 26:50 Why does dying person stop swallowing 29:40 Do comfort medications need to be swallowed on hospice? How to give dying person medications when they stop swallowing 31:25 How do you know a person with dementia is near death? What are the signs of a person with dementia near death? Dementia stages - how a person with dementia progresses through the disease 37:40 Grasping at things we can't control when a loved one is dying 38:27 When a dying person is urinating less and having less bowel movements is this a sign of nearing death? 43:40 What is end of life rally mean? 45:20 Skin issues at the end of life | Is it normal for a dying person to develop wounds or skin breakdown. Why does dying person's skin breakdown? 49:00 Does oxygen prolong death for a person with COPD on hospice? 50:35 Breathing changes at the end of life - Cheyne stokes breathing and agonal breathing 53:00 When does purging occur after death? Fluids coming out of mouth and other openings in the body. ✍️ Leave a comment below to let me know what else you'd like to hear about!😊 ✨ Book a Free Consult Call To Work With Katie 👇 https://www.deathcarecoach.com/contact ✨To learn more about the dying process and prepare for death check out 👇 The Dying Process: Understanding Signs, Symptoms & Changes At The End Of Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GTJRQPH ✨To prepare for the death of your dying person, check out The 6 Most Important Things To Do Before They Die Mini-course👇 https://www.deathcarecoach.com/6-thin... ✨End of Life Resources 👇 https://deathcarecoach.com ✨Caregiver Resources check out 👇 Dear Caregiver, It's Your Life Too: 71 Self-Care Tips To Manage Stress, Avoid Burnout & Find Joy Again While Caring For A Loved One https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHG869TS Katie Duncan is nurse practitioner & death coach. She is the founder of Death Care Coach, a company offering end of life care coaching and support to help families better navigate the end of life journey and ease the dying process. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. #hospice #hospicecare #dying
