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Tag Archives: Dying Process
Facing Your Own Death
Can you really prepare now?
Because of my years of hospice experience, I have no fear of dying. And I want to believe I will know when it’s time to let go. But do we ever really know how we will respond? Can we really … Continue reading
The Death Rattle — Not Music to Your Ears?
The death rattle can be unnerving and scary for loved ones, but adding overriding noise can help
As a person gets closer to death, they can begin a type of noisy breathing that sounds like a wet snore. Called the “death rattle,” it can be difficult to listen to. Thankfully, it is not too common. Because it’s … Continue reading
Understanding Swallowing Difficulties at the End of Life
Maximize comfort and control when the ability to swallow diminishes
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
“Dad just died…I think. Now what?”
Changes and actions that occur after the moment of death
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
Finding Peace When a Loved One Is Dying
The suffering of those left behind is very real, but there is comfort to be found in witnessing a good death
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged Death and Dying, Dying Process, ego, end-of-life, Family, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Loss of a Loved One, s, suffering and fear
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Eight Myths About the Dying Process
Dispelling eight common myths about dying
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged Dying, Dying Process, end-of-life, End-of-life care, Myths, terminal illness
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