'Til Death Do Us Part: Support at the End of Life for the Spiritual Needs of Older Couples
When an elder receives a terminal diagnosis, he or she may have been fighting a disease for many years and may feel defeated or exhausted. A spouse or partner may feel guilty about having been unable to save the dying person. Together, the couple may feel anger, sorrow, fear, resignation and relief.
Religious professionals can offer the couple assistance in managing the dying person’s symptoms, a compassionate listening presence, acceptance of the couple’s situation and beliefs, space and encouragement to grow, and assistance in arranging whatever rituals are important to them now and after death.
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