Try: Late stage care is a difficult process for the Care recipient (cr) and the caregiver even when crs cannot speak or smile the need for companionship and interaction remains the cr can no longer recognize you but she may still draw comfort from your touch or the sound of your voice staying calm and attentive will create a soothing atmosphere that is comforting and reassuring to the cr contacts with pets or trained therapy animals can bring pleasure and ease transitions for even the most ill crs surrounding a cr with pictures and mementos reading aloud from treasured books and playing music are just a few examples of caregiver actions that promote dignity and comfort information references helpguide org

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Keywords: Late stage care end of life

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