1. Unit 10

2.  Vary among cultures ◦ Some see death as an occasion to mourn ◦ Some see death as a celebration of life  Burial rituals vary as well ◦ Some cultures must bury immediately ◦ Some cultures require extended wait and vigils  Gender Differences! ◦ Women see death as peaceful ◦ Men see death as violent

3.  Kubler-Ross’s Stages of Death & Dying ◦ Denial ◦ Anger ◦ Bargaining ◦ Depression ◦ Acceptance

4.  Euthanasia: The taking of a life ◦ Passive Euthanasia: Death is not prevented ◦ Active Euthanasia: Death is actively brought about  Advanced Directives  Living Wills  Do-Not-Recussitate (DNR) Orders  Ethical Debate: Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death

5.  Nursing Homes: Care for daily living  Hospice: End of life as an interdisciplinary team with a goal of dignity

6.  Bereavement: Adapting to life without a loved one.  Grief: Shock, depression, loneliness, etc. related to a recent loss.  Mourning: Expression of grief and bereavement in socially appropriate ways. ◦ Varies between cultures!