DNR?

Facing death is a very scary idea in our society. Most people don't want to talk about it, hear about it, watch it happen, or have it happen to them. This a serious matter though because eventually, we will all die. While we may not have to think of it as much in our younger years we should still understand how to cope and deal with it. Expressing to your loved ones what you want if you were in a situation where death is inevitable is extremely important. Once you loose the ability to express your wishes someone may make the wrong decisions for you. It is also imperative to talk to your relatives about their wishes. Knowing what your parents or grandparents want will make it easier on you because the decision will already be made and you won't have to do it. By discussing all of these issues beforehand, one can have the death that they want. If pain medications are involved we should be educated about their main effects and side effects. If hospice care is offered we should know exactly what this care consists of. While no one wants to see their loved ones slip away from them, we have to be prepared for when this happens. I think that people should be knowledgeable about what is out there to help give them support in times like these. By being taught how to communicate with a dying person you can have a much more pleasant experience than if you are afraid of what you say might be wrong. I think that we can all experience death (of ourselves and others) in a positive light in some sense. Once we learn to accept reality I think we will all be a lot better off.