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Thoughts become blurred, the person may seem to be talking to people who are not there or searching through their sheets. This confusion may be surprising, but it is common at the end of life.
How to act?
Stay calm, speak softly, and remind him who you are. The serenity of your presence can soothe these moments of agitation.
- Irregular breathing: sounds that worry
Pauses in breathing, wheezing or an irregular rhythm may occur. These sounds, although disconcerting, do not necessarily mean pain.
How to act?
Raise the person’s head slightly or gently change their position. Moisten their lips and stay close to them to offer your reassuring presence.
- Emotional Isolation: When the Bond Seems to Be Loose
The person may stop responding, turn away, or become silent. This withdrawal may be perceived as indifference, but it is a normal stage.
How to act?
Stay present, even in silence. Hold his hand, talk if you want, without waiting for an answer. Sometimes, a last moment of lucidity can survive, take full advantage of it.
- Bodily functions slow down: urine changes color
With decreased hydration, the reins work more slowly. Urine becomes darker and loss of control may occur.
How to act?
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