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Patients who are ready to die and whose systems are shutting down, will naturally curb the food and fluids that they take ... There is a natural process of slowing winding down the body's metabolic processes: declining food and fluid intake is a natural consequence of the dying process and is not uncommon or to be fought.
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www.hospicepatients.org/hospic27.html
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As individuals prepare for the process of dying they may encounter the most or some of the spiritual/emotional symptoms or conditions that accompany physical aspects of the dying process: ... This increase in sleeping is because of the change in metabolism the body experiences as it goes through the shutting down process.
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www.death-dying-facts.org/what_happens_to_the_body_duri...
www.death-dying-facts.org/what_happens_to_the_body_during_the_dying_process.php
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The first dynamic, the one that is physical is a process of shutting down that the body initiates and completes as part of the dying process. Each organ system follows a sequence designed to shut down the physical body as it prepares for death.
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www.death-dying-facts.org/physical_dynamics_of_the_dyin...
www.death-dying-facts.org/physical_dynamics_of_the_dying_process.php
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One nurse explained the last week or two as a process of the body shutting down, one organ system at a time. She used the analogy of cleaning a house in preparation for moving. ... In addition to loss of appetite and loss of awareness, the person who is dying may experience other symptoms of the body closing down its systems.
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www.respectmywishes.org/medical/lastdays.html
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It is natural for one's body to decay especially when accelerated by disease processes. In the final stage when life-sustaining systems begin to shut down, ... This is often distressing for the helpers but it doesn't seem to bother the dying person. The pool of secretions is too far down the throat to be suctioned.
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www.amitabhahospice.org/public/helpful_info/signs_of_dy...
www.amitabhahospice.org/public/helpful_info/signs_of_dying.php
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The physical aspect concerns the body as it begins its final process of shutting down; this ends the physical systems' functioning. ... Even when the body is trying to shut down the spirit hangs on until a resolution is reached. It is as though the dying person needs permission to go; needs to feel that he has achieved...
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oldfashionedliving.com/dying.html
oldfashionedliving.com/dying.html
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Mum and I stroked him and calmed him down until he fell asleep. I am so glad we did this - gently stroking and kissing a dying person is very calming for them. ... Mums body is already shutting down from what I have read on this site so far. Her skin is very cool and clammy to the touch even though the room is warm. Mum does n...
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cancer.suite101.com/article.cfm/physical_changes_before...
cancer.suite101.com/article.cfm/physical_changes_before_death
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A practical guide to understanding death and the dying process. ... How many authors do you know who answer emails? ... Spanish Version of Crossing The Creek now available!
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What should I know about death and dying? Death is unique to each person. It may be expected if a person has certain diseases that can no longer be ... Eating or drinking habits: He may have little or no interest in eating or drinking as his body shuts down. He may also have trouble swallowing or taking his medicines.
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www.drugs.com/cg/death-and-dying.html
www.drugs.com/cg/death-and-dying.html
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