1. A Gradual Decrease in AppetiteEstate planning resources
Among the first and most obvious changes is the way food and drink are experienced. Many people eat and drink less without really trying as their metabolism slows and their organs need less energy. Some move from eating for pleasure to eating only a little, or in some cases, not eating at all.
This change is simply a biological response. The digestive system begins to slow down, and the body diverts energy to more critical functions. Forcing food or telling someone, ‘You have to eat to live,’ can only cause anxiety and discomfort.
2. Profound Fatigue That Doesn’t Improve With Rest
It’s one thing to feel tired at the end of the day, but it’s another to be so exhausted that even a long rest doesn’t help. As the body begins to slow down, a person may sleep longer and more often throughout the day.Life coaching services
This profound fatigue reflects how the body’s priorities are shifting to conserve energy. When someone sleeps much more than usual, it can be a clear sign that they are approaching the end of life. Family members might notice that the person:
Spends much more time sleeping than awake
Becomes difficult to rouse
Appears to drift in and out of consciousness
In these instances, one shouldn’t be forcing the person stay awake by any means. Instead, caregivers need to know what to expect as they care for the individual and be sure they can provide comfort by softly changing the person’s sleeping position.
