During sensitive stages of aging, these 4 changes can occur and deserve careful attention.

Collaborating with palliative care teams or hospice professionals can be invaluable during this stage. These trained experts can provide guidance on symptom management, comfort measures, and emotional support for both the individual and their family.

They can advise on positioning, oral care, skin protection, and interventions to ease breathing changes, while also providing counseling and reassurance to family members.

Hospice care emphasizes a holistic approach, addressing not only physical comfort but also emotional, spiritual, and social needs, helping families navigate this challenging time with greater confidence and peace.

Caregivers themselves must also pay attention to their own well-being. Supporting someone through the final stage of life is emotionally taxing, often requiring long hours of vigilance and profound emotional resilience.