Can you tell someone will die months before it happens? End-of-life nurse explains the subtle clues

Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden Explains What Happens When We Die

Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse, shares insights from years of end-of-life care to help reduce fear around dying.

She explains that common signs of the dying process include changes in breathing, increased sleep, loss of appetite, and withdrawal from daily activity. She also notes that some patients report seeing deceased loved ones in their final days, often in peaceful ways.

McFadden emphasizes that these changes are natural and not usually signs of suffering, and that hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and support for patients and families.