This article details some of the disease processes that cause death in the elderly. People with aging parents or grandparents will find it useful to know this information on how the heart and brain breaks down at the end-of-life, in order to interact with health professionals in a more informed way.
The hospice is the last place most of us want to end up in, as there is almost never a return ticket. The usual way out is in a long, narrow box and it is a daunting prospect for the members of a patient’s family. On the other hand, a hospice is a dignified place to spend your last days before death takes you.