Thought for you today: Generally a person close to the end of life becomes less responsive,appearing to be sleeping most of the time.there is also a decrease in appetite or even no desire for food.Pain , physical or emotional increases. People may also have nausea and vomiting and breathing patterns may change. When a person gets closer to death ,the medical and emotional needs of this person increase as do the needs of the patients caregivers. It is so important to have a good support system of family and friends and also a good medical support system to help you through end of life as peacefully as possible.( chapter 8)...