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By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is pain? Pain is one way that your body lets you know there’ s a problem. It’ s common with most serious illnesses to have some pain. Most of the time,...

By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is nausea and vomiting? Nausea Nausea is a sick or uncomfortable feeling in the stomach, often described as an urge to vomit or throw up. Some people describe...

... more caffeine (e. g. coffee, tea, coca cola, chocolate), which inhibits sleep. Change in sleeping environment You may sleep on a couch or temporary bed to be near the person you are looking after. You...

Can something be done to manage respiratory secretions when someone is dying? It’s common for secretions to build up in the lungs of people who are nearing death. The dying person usually doesn’t have...

Our family is helping to care for our mother who’s dying. My sister seems very angry that our mother is dying. Is this a normal part of the grieving process? Each person in your family has a unique relationship...

My husband died suddenly about a year ago. I’m still having trouble sleeping and I just wish the pain would end. Can you die from a broken heart? Learning to live without your husband, and adapting to...

My mother had regular pain medication at home, and it was working. When she was admitted to hospital, the pain medication was given “as needed.” Why was this changed? If your mother was receiving regular...

What is spirituality? Is it different from religion? What if I don’t go to church or belong to a faith community? Every person has spirituality. Whatever moves or expresses your spirit or inner energy...

... mother wants to die rather than remain bedridden in a long-term care facility. How can I help her spiritually? Your mother may be struggling with defining who she has become within her increasing physical...

When I enter hospice, will I have any control over how much pain relief I can get? Will I be putting my doctor in a bad position by asking how much morphine would cause my death? Your current situation...