End of Life

• End-of-Life Issues


  Matters and decisions that arise in the final stages of life, typically when a person is suffering from a terminal illness or is in advanced old age
• End-of-Life Issues


  • Often involve legal, ethical, medical, and emotional aspects
• Advance Directives


  Legal documents that allow individuals to convey their decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time
• Advance Directives


  • Provide a way for people to communicate their wishes to family, friends, and health care professionals, and to avoid confusion later on
• 2 Main Types of Advance Directives

  • Describes the type of medical treatments an individual would or would not want to receive in certain situations
  • Allows an individual to appoint someone else to make medical decisions on their behalf if they're unable to do so
• Medical Decisions


  Decisions about the use of life-sustaining treatments such as resuscitation, ventilation, and artificial nutrition. It involves considerations of palliative and hospice care, which focus on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness
• Psychological and Emotional Issues

  The end-of-life can be a time of great emotional distress for both the dying person and their loved ones. It's important to provide emotional support and counselling during this time
• Grief and Bereavement


  The process of coping with the loss of a loved one can be an intense, personal, and long journey
• Different cultures and religions have different beliefs and practices about end-of-life care and death. These can influence decisions about end-of-life care, funeral practices, and grieving rituals
• Legal and Financial Issues

  These can include making a will, planning the estate, and dealing with the financial burden of end-of-life care
• Legacy and Life Review

  Many people find it meaningful to reflect on their life, tell their story, and leave behind something for future generations. This can be achieved through various means, such as writing a memoir or creating a video or audio recording