Unit 10

Vary among cultures◦ Some see death as an occasion to mourn◦ Some see death as a celebration of life

Burial rituals vary as well◦ Some cultures must bury immediately◦ Some cultures require extended wait and vigils

Gender Differences!◦ Women see death as peaceful◦ Men see death as violent

Kubler-Ross’s Stages of Death & Dying◦ Denial◦ Anger◦ Bargaining◦ Depression◦ Acceptance

Euthanasia: The taking of a life◦ Passive Euthanasia: Death is not prevented◦ Active Euthanasia: Death is actively brought

about Advanced Directives Living Wills Do-Not-Recussitate (DNR) Orders Ethical Debate: Jack Kevorkian aka Dr.

Death

Nursing Homes: Care for daily living Hospice: End of life as an interdisciplinary

team with a goal of dignity

Bereavement: Adapting to life without a loved one.

Grief: Shock, depression, loneliness, etc. related to a recent loss.

Mourning: Expression of grief and bereavement in socially appropriate ways. ◦ Varies between cultures!