HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture : Death.docx
25 Sep 2013
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Death was a normal event in all stages of life . Now- see death as something that happens to the old. Most deaths occurred at home now most deaths occur in hospitals or institutions. Despite the fact that most canadians would prefer to die at home, surrounded by their loved ones, in. 2000, 75% were dying in hospitals or long-term care homes. 2012: 70% were dying in hospitals or long-term care homes. Common questions we ask about death and older people: 2 consistent findings: older people do think about death more frequently than younger people, older people fear death less than younger people. Consistent finding from several studies: fear of death diminishes with age. People in general want to continue living if they feel their life has meaning. Religious belief and a sense of purpose can help buffer the fear of death. People with either no religious belief or a very strong one seem to cope with death best.
