When Someone Is Dying

For the person who is dying and the people beside them. What changes, what’s normal, and what helps.

When You’re the One Dying

When you’re dying, people may start talking around you. This is for you: your voice, your choices, who comes in, and asking for what you need.

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If this is an emergency

Dying Truth provides information, not emergency or crisis services.

911Immediate danger, a life-threatening medical emergency, fire, or a crime in progress. 988Suicide, mental health, or emotional crisis. Call or text 24/7 in the U.S.

On Hospice?

For expected changes in symptoms or comfort, call your hospice team’s 24-hour number first.

If there is immediate danger from something else, call 911.

Your hospice number is usually on your paperwork, medication sheet, refrigerator, or admission folder.

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