Try: At the end of life period when body systems are shutting down and death is near can last from a matter of days to a couple of weeks how long the Care recipient (cr) will live is often uncertain some crs die quietly while others seem to fight the inevitable reassuring the cr it is okay to die can help the cr through this process decisions about end of life care should be consistent with the cr’s wishes and advanced directives after the cr has passed away some family members and caregivers draw comfort from taking some time to relax and reflect if you feel comfortable take the time to say goodbyes talk or pray before moving on remember as a caregiver taking care of yourself during the cr’s final stages is important it is important to learn how to adjust gain acceptance and move on after caring for the cr information references helpguide org

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