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Final Days - Overview

Dealing with an illness and the death of a loved one is very hard. Family members often have a hard time dealing with and accepting a loved one’s illness. You may feel numb, exhausted, and confused in the first hours after a death. People tend to cope better when they know what to expect. This is why it’s helpful for families to gather information, learn what to expect, talk about plans, and make decisions before a death happens.

Trying to Understand

Current as of: April 22, 2019

Author: Provincial Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Alberta Health Services

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