Knowing that life is coming to an end must be one of the most heartbreaking feelings. Death is something most of us don’t like to talk about, but for nurses who work with dying patients, it is part of everyday life. One nurse has now revealed something that some might find odd: a common movement made by those who are close to dying.
Katie Duncan from Maryland in the United States has spent many years working with seriously ill patients. She has worked in intensive care units, home hospice care, and other healthcare settings where patients are nearing the end of life.
Today, she also describes herself as a “death care coach.” Her goal is to help people feel more comfortable talking about death – something many people find difficult.
Duncan wants to help families feel more at peace when discussing end-of-life care, while also ensuring patients feel safe and comfortable during their final days.
Through her work, she has noticed that certain things tend to happen again and again when someone is close to death. One of the most common things she notices is a particular movement patients sometimes make.
Many patients suddenly lift their arms and reach towards the sky. In some cases, it looks like they are stretching their hands toward the ceiling.
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