Caring for a person during the last few weeks and days of life can be stressful and demanding. Many different feelings and emotions may surface at this time.
Carers and family are often concerned that death will be a painful experience for the person. However, the time before death is usually peaceful. There is a gradual winding-down that might take several days, as if the body is ‘letting-go’ of life. If restlessness does occur, it can be treated.