Can preparing for death make dying easier for the person or family? This podcast examines strategies that are used to help prepare the person and family for dying. These strategies have been shown to help reduce fear and anxiety, and well as empower people to make plans for their future.
Timeline
- 0:00 Start
- 0:25 Why “Predeath 101” – how education can decrease anxiety
- 1:00 Who wants the information about what dying might be like?
- 1:30 Case story of Shirley
- 3:13 Education will help family “anticipate, participate and will validate their experiences.”
- 3:35 Talking about the changes will help patients and family to understand what the changes might mean.
- 4:30 Not all individuals experience all of the changes, and certainly not in any predefined order. Identify which changes are normal and which may be treated to decrease discomfort.
- 5:00 Ensure that there is a phone number and contact person for family to call for assistance 24/7, if they have questions or concerns, or if symptoms change.
- 6:15 End
