Life & Dignity of the Human Person
What factors are necessary to ensure that people die with dignity?
Make sure they have food, support, toys, etc.
Some kind of fundraiser has been done.
People are aware of the situation.
People have the courage to take on a difficult topic.
Volunteers are willing to help and provide any necessary recources.
People are aware of the situation
People are willing to spread the word via media, mouth, etc.
Research is being done.
Popular/ famous people spread the word.
Creation of NPOs like Hosparus
People are aware of the situation.
People are willing to take on a tough situation. They are willing to work with this on a daily basis.
Government is willing and knows about the situation.
Treat them as if they were not dying.
Learn to accept death as a natural event. It is not the end, but a time for a new beginning.
Learn about your religions views about death. (Most believe in the after life.)
Watch documentaries about death to come to a better understanding of it.
Think about the fact that loved one's will be waiting in paradise.
Learn that death is not a disease, and those who are dying should not avoided.
Volunteer at elderly home and hospice related places.
Reflect back on deaths of loved ones.
Talk to someone who has come close to dying.
Learn that dignity never goes away. They are as equal of a person now as they were at birth.
Look at religious documents like DIGNITAS PERSONAE.
Think about how the elderly/dying are like newborns.
Ask someone what dignity is.
Make sure they have some form of companionship.
People are aware of the situation.
Someone is willing to spread the word.
Research is being done.
Fundraisers are being held.
There are plenty of nurses available during the day and night.
People are aware of the situation.
High schoolers are informed of the wide options open to the medical field especialy nursing.
People are allowed to shadow nurses to see what it is like.
All family is aware of what is going on.
Find out who the closest living relatives are.
A class is held to explain the situation and answer any questions.
Parties are held to celebrate the patient's life.