The last few days of life
This section is about the emotional and physical changes that a person may have in their last few days of life.
Each person’s experience will be unique, so it is difficult to predict exactly what will happen or how quickly the changes will occur.
However, usually people gradually become very weak and have very little energy. You may find it difficult to move around and might need help getting from your bed to the chair. You may start to need to spend most or all of the day in bed.
You may lose interest in eating and have no appetite. This is because the body cannot digest food at this stage and does not need it. You may also find it difficult to swallow.
You may sleep a lot and feel drowsy when you are awake. You may feel disorientated and unsure as to whether what is around you is real or a dream. You may dream about people who are not there or that you knew in the past. Your mind may bring up old memories. You may lose interest in your surroundings and even your close family.
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