1. Section 20.4 Death and Dying Objectives
List the five stages of dying that some people experience.
Summarize healthy strategies for coping with a dying loved one and coping after a death.

2. Myth When visiting a dying person, you should never talk about the person’s condition or about death.
Fact Many dying people want to talk about what is happening to them, but you should let them raise the subject.
Is this myth common around the world? Write about your knowledge of different cultural attitudes towards death.

3. Dying With Dignity
Death is part of the normal cycle that all living things go through.
However, understanding the process and learning some strategies for coping can help.

4. Care for the Dying
Today, a person is more likely to die in a nursing home or hospital than at home.
A hospice (HAHS pis) is a facility or program that provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for dying people and support for their families.
Hospice workers help patients and their families to accept death and to enjoy whatever time is left.

5. Stages of Dying
A terminal illness is an illness for which there is no chance of recovery.
The five stages of dying are
denial
depression
anger
acceptance
bargaining
These stages may be experienced by both the dying person and their loved ones.
It is important to note that not everyone reacts in the same way.

7. Coping Skills Some people try to pretend that everything is fine.
Others may refuse to talk about their grief.
Some keep away from the dying person.
These are generally not healthy strategies.

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9. Emotional Support
Staying actively involved in a dying loved one’s life will help both you and the dying person cope.
Visit the person as often as you can.
Listen to what the dying person has to say.
Try not to be shy about discussing death.
Talk about your plans and hopes.

10. Grieving After Death
After the death of a loved one, it is important not to deny your feelings.
Don’t become so overwhelmed with emotion that you forget to take care of yourself.
Try to talk about your loss.
Continue your usual routine as much as possible.
Allow yourself some time to grieve.

11. Helping Others Through Their Grief
Be a good listener.
Write a sympathy note.
Help with everyday errands.
If necessary, help your friend get counseling.

12. Vocabulary
hospice
A facility or program that provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for dying people and support for their families.
terminal illness
An illness for which there is no chance of recovery.

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15. End of Section 20.4 Click on this slide to end this presentation.