Human Growth and Development

Study of Death and Dying Thanatology explores death, dying, and bereavement, encouraging reflection on mortality and life’s impermanence.

●​ Research findings:

>​ Older adults tend to have less fear of death than younger individuals. >​ Women may experience lower death anxiety than men, possibly due to stronger social connections and support networks. >​ Understanding death can help individuals reassess their values and priorities. The Hospice Movement: Humanizing End-of-Life Care Traditionally, 70% of Americans have died in hospitals, but hospice care has gained popularity, aiming to restore dignity to the dying process.

Type of Care

Purpose & Features

Hospice Care

For patients in the final six months of life . Focuses on comfort, pain management, and emotional support, rather than curative treatments. Provided at home or in specialized facilities. Offered at any stage of a serious illness , even when receiving treatment. Aims to relieve symptoms and support the patient and their family emotionally and spiritually.

Palliative Care

Stages of Grief Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief describe emotional responses to loss, though they do not always occur in a linear order:

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