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Are there any signs that the end may be near for hospice patients?
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There are some common signs that death is near and they include:

  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Tiredness/Sleepiness
  • Mental confusion
  • Constipation or incontinence
  • Nausea
  • Refusal to eat or drink
  • Parts of the body becoming cool to the touch or darker or blue in color

It is important to remember that these signs alone do not mean that someone is dying. However, for seniors that are in hospice or declining health and experience many of these symptoms, it could suggest that they are nearing the end of their life.