It’s one thing to feel tired at the end of the day, but it’s another to be so exhausted that even a long rest doesn’t help. As the body begins to slow down, a person may sleep longer and more often throughout the day.
This profound fatigue reflects how the body’s priorities are shifting to conserve energy. When someone sleeps much more than usual, it can be a clear sign that they are approaching the end of life. Family members might notice that the person:
- Spends much more time sleeping than awake
- Becomes difficult to rouse
- Appears to drift in and out of consciousness
In these instances, one shouldn’t be forcing the person stay awake by any means. Instead, caregivers need to know what to expect as they care for the individual and be sure they can provide comfort by softly changing the person’s sleeping position.
3. Gradual Withdrawal from Social Life
As they are nearing their life, most individuals start withdrawing from social life. So what does that mean exactly? It’s not that they lose interest in being around their loved ones, their neighbors, or people they used to enjoy spending time with. It’s simply because at this stage of life, both their emotional and cognitive resources become limited and even the thought of engaging with other people can feel overwhelming.
So what happens is that these people cancel plans, avoid lengthy conversations, and turn to themselves instead.
The caregivers and loved ones should understand this situation and try to offer their presence without putting any pressure to the person.
4.Changes in Sleep and Increased Restlessness at Night
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