The last few weeks of life
This section is about the emotional and physical changes that a person may have in their last few weeks of life. It also discusses symptoms that can occur and outlines ways of dealing with them.
The changes mentioned here are normal for someone in the last few weeks of their life. However, they can be upsetting for both you and the people around you. Being prepared for what may happen can make it a little easier to cope with the situation.
If you would like support as you read this chapter, or if you would like to talk through these issues in more detail, you can contact one of the organisations listed in section six, or one of the health professionals looking after you.
In this section: