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The final stages of life can be very difficult for a dying person and their loved ones. Knowing what to expect during these final stages will help in their coming to terms with the impending loss. The signs and symptoms of dying will not be the same for all. Knowing what to expect will also help ease pain and suffering and encourage a gentle passage of the dying person.

Top Resources on Physical Stages of Dying

• Kokua Mau: The Last Stages of Life
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• Kadampa Center: The Eight Stages of Dying
• Hospice Patients Alliance: Signs and Symptoms of Approaching Death
• eXtension: Loss and Grief – Signs of Death
• Compassion and Support: Signs of Dying
• Caregiver Support Network: Physical Signs of Impending Death

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