Articles
End of life: Caring for someone who is dying
Choosing where to die
Spirituality at the end of life
Saying goodbye
Content
Best practices in end-of-life care
Making decisions
Supporting spiritual needs
Supporting emotional needs
Recognizing when death is near
Providing comfort
Keeping vigil
Keeping vigil
Keeping vigil in the last hours of life is a way to show support and love for your family member or friend. If you decide to keep vigil, continue to talk to, touch and comfort the person. If you think he or she would want to share this time with others, invite family members or close friends to show their support as well.
