This section includes information on how to recognise when someone is dying; how to help people manage their symptoms as they move towards end-of-life and how to prepare for death.
Preparing for death
Even though death is the expected outcome for everyone with a life-limiting illness, most people have very little idea of what to expect when someone is dying.
Recognising dying
The recognition of dying is always complex. It is normal to be afraid of what will happen during the dying process, especially if you have never seen anyone die.
Caring for someone who is dying
Whether the person is at home, in aged care, or in hospital or a palliative care unit, there are many ways you can be there for them during the last few days.
Caring for yourself
Caring for yourself means asking for and accepting help. Caring for yourself means accessing information to help prepare you to know what to do.