DEATH AND DYINGDEATH AND DYING

Human DevelopmentCollege of Public and Community Service

University of Massachusetts at Boston©2010 William Holmes

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TYPES OF DEATHTYPES OF DEATH

Death as a state—◦clinical, ◦brain, ◦biological, ◦social, ◦legal

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PROCESS OF DEATHPROCESS OF DEATH

Death as a process—◦denial, ◦anger, ◦bargaining, ◦grief, ◦acceptance

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PREPARING FOR DEATH: 1PREPARING FOR DEATH: 1

Preparing for death—◦insurance ◦activities ◦rituals◦funeral◦burial versus cremation

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PREPARING FOR DEATH: 2PREPARING FOR DEATH: 2

Preparing for death—◦Living will◦Health care proxy◦Power of attorney◦Discussion of wishes

◦Trusts◦Last will

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CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATHCIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH

Circumstances of death—◦suicide, ◦dnr’s, ◦failure to thrive, ◦dignity, ◦hospice, ◦home care◦Religion/spiritual support

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