Caring for a client at the end of life is one of the most meaningful and sensitive responsibilities in caregiving. This course provides caregivers with a clear understanding of the dying process and practical ways to support clients with dignity, comfort, and compassion across residential care settings.

You’ll learn how to recognize physical changes as death approaches and provide comfort-focused care that meets physical, emotional, and family needs. 

This course also helps you feel more confident supporting both clients and their loved ones during this difficult time, while maintaining respect, professionalism, and person-centered care.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify physical changes that occur during the dying process.

2. List physical care tasks that will promote good comfort.

3. Define physical care and list related tasks.

4. Define emotional care and list related tasks.

5. Define family care and identify important roles and responsibilities.