12 Signs that someone has weak health

7. Fatigue

Careful grandson covering grandpa with blanket

Fatigue near the end of life is not a surprising symptom for most people to grasp but one that can be increasingly worrisome when watching a loved one spend more and more time in bed.

As much as illness, medications, and sleep problems can cause fatigue, so can emotional issues such as depression.4 To this end, it is important to not only ask your loved one what they are feeling but how they are feeling emotionally.

Providing a loved one with sunlight and fresh air, and keeping their living space cheerful and clean can help lift fatigue to a certain degree.

It is equally important to accept fatigue as a natural part of the dying process. You shouldn’t force your loved one to do things that may only add to their tiredness.

8. Isolation and Drifting Away

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As someone nears death, they naturally start to focus inward and may separate from the world around them, including friends and family. While this may be a reasonable response, it can be of concern if it amplifies feelings of anxiety or depression.7

It is important to remember that any and all emotions are normal when someone is dying. This doesn’t mean that you should back away.

By just being there, you may find that certain feelings are causing your loved one to drift away. There may be unspoken regrets or worries. Or, they may simply be emotionally worn out.

While you may not be able to help them sort out these feelings, studies show that being there almost invariably makes end-of-life care less complicated and taxing on your loved one.7

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