Agitation vs. Sedation

Agitation can be one of the worst symptoms to encounter at the end of life. Most in the field refer to this kind of restlessness as terminal agitation or terminal restlessness. It can be extremely difficult to treat. Not only can this be very distressing for the person ill, it is very difficult for the family.

When someone has this condition, some of the following is seen: picking in the air, at clothes or at *his skin, trying to get out of bed and then wanting

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I’m back

Hello! I’ve been far too busy for my own good and have missed writing. Thank you to those who have written, please continue to let me know how I can be of help.

My focus is shifting to my midwifery practice–end-of-life midwife, that is. I have a website for that, End-of-Life Midwife, www.aGentleGuide.com. It is a very simple site giving information on the concept and practice of death midwifery.  I’ll begin posting again here on this site now and then as well. As always, let me know if you have something specific about which you’d like to know.

Hope your holiday season is beautiful. Many blessings to you all.