death and dying

Questions and Answers

1. How do you overcome denial of death?

   - How do you deal with death and denial? I have a cousin who is receiving hospice at my home. In November 2006 she was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer with metastasis. She has gone through chemo off and on since then and this past March the cancer was found in her bone marrow which was causing her to need frequent blood transfusions...
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2. How do I talk to my elderly father about dying?

   - How do you talk to an elderly person about dying? It may help to talk about it with someone who's dying, but take your cues from the person.
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3. How do you comfort someone who is dying?

   - How do you comfort someone who's dying? My relative is depressed and in hospice care, and I don't know how to comfort someone who's dying.
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4. How do I tell my 16 year old that I am dying?

   - How do I tell my near 16yr old that I am going to die? I'm a single mom with no family to speak of. We have a friend who will take her, and she likes the friend, but I'm her only family, with exception of a couple elderly aunts on the other coast.
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5. What is the meaning of dying?

   - The raw time after a parent's death can be a rich time to ponder the bigger questions of life.
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6. How can I convince my dying mother to write a goodbye letter to her grandchildren?

   - How can I convince my dying mother to write a goodbye letter to her grandchildren? A goodbye letter would create sustaining memories for the children.
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7. Is there a best way to have a memorial service before my husband's death?

   - Here’s an idea worth considering: Hold a memorial service before a person dies, while he or she can enjoy the event and feel honored by it.
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8. How do we deal with my father-in-law's denial that his wife is dying?

   - Sometimes family members who are in denial about an impending death may listen more directly to a more objective person, such as a doctor.
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1. How to Talk About Death and Dying

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2. 10 Signs Death Is Near

   Article - The dying process varies from person to person, but ten common signs mark a natural dying process. Learn the signs that a natural death is near.