Death can involve not just death of the physical body, but also loss of the self and relationships. Death can also induce feelings of anxiety and loneliness

The experience of death can vary considerably. Different causes of death have different trajectories that vary in terms of how sudden death occurs and whether decline is steady or fluctuates

advance directive — legal document that specifies what a person’s wishes are in the event they are unable to express them at some point in the future. cardiopulmonary death — death that occurs when heartbeat and breathing have stopped and cannot be restarted through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other means. complicated grief — form of grief that lasts longer than is typical and is also associated with long-term adjustment problems; described as “prolonged grief disorder” in the DSM-V-TR. hospice care — type of care provided if a person’s condition is uncurable or treatment would be too stressful; includes managing physical symptoms, including pain, as well as addressing the….