My elderly father keeps saying he's ready to die but then he also keeps fighting every little health issue and I can't tell if he means it or if I should keep encouraging treatment.
More people experience this than they realize.
The human relationship to death is rarely linear, creating confusion for both the dying person and their loved ones.
“Where Are You with Palliative care and comfort medicine?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.