The Dying Process & Care at the Time of Death prepares hospice team members for the final days, hours, and moments of life. Knowing the natural signs of approaching death helps the team provide comfort, prepare and support families, and respond with calm and dignity rather than alarm. This is sacred, skilled work. This course covers the signs of approaching death in the final weeks, days, and hours, providing comfort in the final stages, what to expect at the time of death, what to do (and not do) when death occurs, immediate care of the body with dignity, supporting the family in the moment, and the team's role and your own response. It builds on the comfort, communication, and cultural care covered earlier. The throughline: dying is a natural process, and good hospice care accompanies a person gently and with dignity all the way to the end — comforting the patient, supporting the family, and honoring the sacredness of the moment.